Sports History

The Kenosha Twins had their inaugural Opening Day in 1984The Kenosha Twins had their inaugural Opening Day in 1984

The Kenosha Twins had their inaugural Opening Day in 1984

This Date in Kenosha Sports History: First game, first victory

2 years ago
Super Bowl XIV kicked off with Carthage’s Jim JodatSuper Bowl XIV kicked off with Carthage’s Jim Jodat

Super Bowl XIV kicked off with Carthage’s Jim Jodat

Former local college standout returned the opening kickoff for the Los Angeles Rams at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

2 years ago
Nick Van Exel led St. Joseph to an overtime win at powerhouse Marquette in 1988Nick Van Exel led St. Joseph to an overtime win at powerhouse Marquette in 1988

Nick Van Exel led St. Joseph to an overtime win at powerhouse Marquette in 1988

The Date in Kenosha Sports History: Junior guard poured in 40 points on the road

2 years ago
Kenosha’s Alan Ameche ran wild for the Badgers in Rose Bowl defeat in 1953Kenosha’s Alan Ameche ran wild for the Badgers in Rose Bowl defeat in 1953

Kenosha’s Alan Ameche ran wild for the Badgers in Rose Bowl defeat in 1953

This Date in Kenosha Sports History: 'The Horse' gains 133 yards in 7-0 loss to USC

2 years ago
Kenosha native Ray Berres named Chicago White Sox pitching coach in 1948Kenosha native Ray Berres named Chicago White Sox pitching coach in 1948

Kenosha native Ray Berres named Chicago White Sox pitching coach in 1948

This Date in Kenosha Sports History: Hiring started a 20-year run with the team

2 years ago
Melvin Gordon ran wild vs. Nebraska in 2014Melvin Gordon ran wild vs. Nebraska in 2014

Melvin Gordon ran wild vs. Nebraska in 2014

This Date in Kenosha Sports History: Bradford graduate rushes for 408 yards for UW

2 years ago
Carly Werwie, Bradford girls golf team enjoyed state success in 2005Carly Werwie, Bradford girls golf team enjoyed state success in 2005

Carly Werwie, Bradford girls golf team enjoyed state success in 2005

This Date in Kenosha Sports History: Red Devils claimed individual and team championships at University Ridge

2 years ago
Dick Bosman tossed a no-hitter for the Cleveland Indians in 1974Dick Bosman tossed a no-hitter for the Cleveland Indians in 1974

Dick Bosman tossed a no-hitter for the Cleveland Indians in 1974

This Date in Kenosha Sports History: Right-hander needed only 79 pitches to shut down the A's

3 years ago
Sunday baseball game in Kenosha in 1885 created a stirSunday baseball game in Kenosha in 1885 created a stir

Sunday baseball game in Kenosha in 1885 created a stir

This Date in Kenosha Sports History: Local law enforcement halts game

3 years ago
Dick Bosman threw a shutout for the Washington Senators in the 1971 ‘Presidential Opener’Dick Bosman threw a shutout for the Washington Senators in the 1971 ‘Presidential Opener’

Dick Bosman threw a shutout for the Washington Senators in the 1971 ‘Presidential Opener’

This Date in Kenosha Sports History: Right-hander blanked the A's on six hits

3 years ago
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