Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on October 21:

1973 — Fred Dryer of the Los Angeles Rams scored two safeties in the same game. (More info.)

1975 — Carlton Fisk hit a 12th-inning home run, which he begged to stay fair by waving his arms, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Cincinnati Reds, 7-6, at Fenway Park in Game 6 of the World Series to force a seventh and deciding game. (More info.)

1976 — The Cincinnati Reds won Game 4 of the World Series, 7-2, at Yankee Stadium to sweep New York and win their second straight title. (More info.)

1979 — Grete Waitz finished first in the women's field of the New York City marathon for the second consecutive year. (More info.)

1980 — The Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series, beating the Kansas City Royals, 4-1, in decisive Game 6 at Veterans Stadium. (More info.)

1998 — The New York Yankees, who finished with 125 total wins in the regular and post-seasons, finished a sweep of the San Diego Padres, 3-0, in Game 4 of the World Series at Jack Murphy Stadium. (More info.)

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