On this day in sports: September 3
- 1895 John Brallier becomes the first openly paid professional American football player, when he was paid US$10 by David Berry, to play for the Latrobe Athletic Association in a 12–0 win over the Jeanette Athletic Association. Source
- 1935 On the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, British racing motorist Malcolm Campbell (pictured) became the first person to drive an automobile over 300 mph (480 km/h). Source
- 1950 "Nino" Farina becomes the first Formula One Drivers' champion after winning the 1950 Italian Grand Prix. Source
- 2013 Died: Don Meineke, American basketball player (born 1930) Source
- 2024 Died: Wayne Graham, American baseball player and coach (born 1936) Source
- 2024 Died: Charley Johnson, American football player (born 1938) Source
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