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This Day in Sports History: July 25

Recapping events that took place in the sports world on this day
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This Day in Sports History: July 25
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The history of sports is both vast and rich, thanks to the existence of so many different ones and the longevity associated with them. With so much history to cull through, Athlon Sports wanted to offer the opportunity to look back and see what memorable things happened or milestones were reached on a specific date.

 

With that in mind, July 25 is a day in which a Hall of Fame pitcher won his 300th game and Michael Jordan sent his team to the Olympics on good footing.

 

Oakland Athletics Mt. Rushmore (Franchise Four)

The A's Mt. Rushmore goes back further than the city of Oakland — like all the way to Philadelphia.
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<p> I am continuing the series of MLB Mt. Rushmores. The question was posed earlier this season whether Derek Jeter should be considered as part of the Yankees’ Mt. Rushmore. That certainly piqued my interest. Not really the Jeter-Yankees part, but the idea that all MLB teams should have their own Mt. Rushmores. Who are the four individuals that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple. But it isn't as easy as it sounds. Let the arguments begin.</p>
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American League
Rollie Fingers
AL West
Connie Mack
Rickey Henderson
Jimmie Foxx
Al Simmons
Lefty Grove
Catfish Hunter
Reggie Jackson
Bert Campaneris
Eddie Plank
Oakland A's
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Major League Baseball is promoting an effort to identify the best four players in each team’s history with their "Franchise Four." We selected our choices for Mt. Rushmores a few years ago. Here are updated versions for all 30 teams. Who are the four baseball players that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple, right? Not so fast. Let the arguments begin.

 

Oakland A's Mt. Rushmore

Oakland Athletics Mt. Rushmore

The A's Mt. Rushmore goes back further than the city of Oakland — like all the way to Philadelphia.
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<p> I am continuing the series of MLB Mt. Rushmores. The question was posed earlier this season whether Derek Jeter should be considered as part of the Yankees’ Mt. Rushmore. That certainly piqued my interest. Not really the Jeter-Yankees part, but the idea that all MLB teams should have their own Mt. Rushmores. Who are the four individuals that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple. But it isn't as easy as it sounds. Let the arguments begin.</p>
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
American League
Rollie Fingers
AL West
Connie Mack
Rickey Henderson
Jimmie Foxx
Al Simmons
Lefty Grove
Catfish Hunter
Reggie Jackson
Bert Campaneris
Eddie Plank
Oakland A's
MLB
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MLB Mt. Rushmores

by Charlie Miller

Major League Baseball is promoting an effort to identify the best four players in each team’s history. We selected our choices for Mt. Rushmores a few years ago. Here are updated versions for all 30 teams. Who are the four baseball players that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple, right? Not so fast. Let the arguments begin.

 

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