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ON THIS DATE
April 29
1934 – Pittsburgh becomes the last major league city to host a game on a Sunday. The Pirates beat Cincinnati at Forbes Field, 9-5.
1961 – ABC debuts Wide World of Sports, hosted by Jim McKay. The two events: the Penn Relays from Franklin Field in Philadelphia and the Drake Relays from Des Moines, Iowa.
1980 – ESPN televises the NFL draft for the first time. The first announced selection is Oklahoma running back Billy Sims by the Detroit Lions.
1984 – Joe Pendry is fired as head coach of the Pittsburgh Maulers after he fails to attend a meeting with officials of the USFL team. Pendry has a 2-8 record in the Maulers’ first season of play. Offensive line coach Ellis Rainsberger is named interim head coach.
1986 – The Pittsburgh Steelers select Temple guard John Rienstra with the ninth pick in the NFL draft.
1992 – The Pittsburgh Penguins overcome a 4-2 deficit and force a seventh game in their playoff series against Washington by defeating the Capitals 6-4 at the Civic Arena. Mario Lemeiux scores two power-play goals.
1992 – Pittsburgh Steelers running back Tim Worley is suspended for one year by the NFL for missing two mandatory drug tests.
1994 – Kirk Rueter of Montreal becomes the first major league pitcher since Fernando Valenzuela in 1981 to start his career with a 10-0 record as the Expos beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2.
1994 – Sophomore Aaron Gatten wins the 100- and 200-meter dashes, takes part in two relay victories and is named outstanding overall performer at the Washington County Coaches Track Meet. Canon-McMillan wins the boys team title.