There have been some memorable moments in sports to happen on October 20. This was the day that saw the Philadelphia 76ers acquire one of their best players. It was also the day that saw the birth of the famous Fosbury Flop. Here is a look back at some of the most memorable moments in sports to happen on October 20.

1968 – The Fosbury Flop

The 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City were significant for a number of reasons. But one of the most famous reasons took place on this day. High jumper Dick Fosbury set an Olympic record and won a gold medal after his unconventional jumping style dazzled fans. The famous leap saw Fosbury land head first on the mat. The awkward looking move has become a part of Olympic lore in the United States.

1976 – 76ers get Dr. J

On this day in 1976, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Julius Erving from the New York Nets. The ABA franchise sold Dr. J to the 76ers and helped Philadelphia build a successful era. Erving became a fan favorite and key piece of the 1983 championship team for the 76ers.

1992 – First World Series game played outside the United States

On this day in 1992, the World Series went north of the border for the first time. The Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the 1992 World Series at Toronto’s SkyDome. The Blue Jays won the game 3-2 with a run in the bottom of the ninth. Toronto would go on to win the World Series.

1993 – 29 runs in World Series game

On this day in 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 15-14 in Game 4 of the World Series. It was the highest scoring game in the history of the event. The game was back and forth but the Phillies eventually took a 14-9 lead. But Toronto scored the last six runs of the game in the eighth inning to steal the win. Strangely, Toronto got no home runs in the game while the Phillies got three.

2004 – Red Sox make history

On this day in 2004, the Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 10-3 in Game 7 of the ALCS. The win was the fourth straight in the series for Boston. They would become the first baseball team to erase a 3-0 deficit to win a series. Boston would eventually win their first championship since 1918.

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