On this day in sports: October 9

1. 1919 The Cincinnati Reds win the World Series, resulting in the Black Sox Scandal. Source
2. 1993 Born: George Kittle, American football player Source
3. 2012 Died: Kenny Rollins, American basketball player (born 1923) Source
4. 2026 Died: Mike Ditka, American football coach and tight end for the Chicago Bears (born 1939) Source

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