Sports · 1925
1925: Roaring Stadiums and Legend Beginnings
The Roaring Twenties brought unprecedented glamour, crowd sizes, and legendary icons to the athletic world. From the start of historic streaks to groundbreaking professional contracts, 1925 redefined American and international sports.
- June 2, 1925 | Baseball | USA
Lou Gehrig Begins Legendary Iron Man Streak
Replacing Wally Pipp at first base for the New York Yankees, Lou Gehrig starts his historic run of playing 2,130 consecutive Major League Baseball games.
- March 30, 1925 | Ice Hockey | Canada
Victoria Cougars Win the Stanley Cup
The Victoria Cougars defeat the Montreal Maroons, becoming the last non-NHL team in history to hoist the Stanley Cup trophy.
- November 22, 1925 | Football | USA
Red Grange Turns Professional with Chicago Bears
College superstar Red Grange signs with the Chicago Bears immediately following his Illinois season, instantly legitimizing professional football in America.
- October 15, 1925 | Baseball | USA
Pittsburgh Pirates Win World Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates complete a dramatic comeback from a 3-1 series deficit to defeat the defending champion Washington Senators in seven games.
- June 7, 1925 | Tennis | France
Suzanne Lenglen Dominates French Open
French star Suzanne Lenglen loses just seven games across the entire tournament to capture the first French Championships open to international players.
- July 19, 1925 | Cycling | France
Ottavio Bottecchia Defends Tour de France Title
Italian cyclist Ottavio Bottecchia secures his second consecutive Tour de France victory, dominating the grueling 5,430-kilometer course.
- June 5, 1925 | Golf | USA
Willie Macfarlane Upsets Bobby Jones at U.S. Open
Scottish golfer Willie Macfarlane outlasts amateur legend Bobby Jones in a grueling 36-hole playoff to claim the U.S. Open title.
- May 16, 1925 | Horse Racing | USA
Flying Ebony Claims Kentucky Derby Victory
Jockey Earl Sande rides 14-1 underdog Flying Ebony to a thrilling victory at Churchill Downs in the 51st running of the Kentucky Derby.
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