Remembering 1973 Sports Triumphs and Close Calls
The 1973 sports year featured Secretariat's Triple Crown pursuit and strong earnings, the Miami Dolphins’ unbeaten run culminating in a Super Bowl win, Billie Jean King’s decisive defeat of Bobby Riggs, Hank Aaron nearing Babe Ruth with 713 homers, and Oakland’s repeat World Series title amid Mets drama. Also covered were UCLA’s basketball dynasty, Nicklaus’s golf milestones, and Yankee sale to George Steinbrenner shaping a volatile season.
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Secretariat
Meadow
Bold Ruler
Belmont Park
Woodbine
Canada
Miami Dolphins
Washington Redskins
Los Angeles
Billie Jean King
Bobby Riggs
Houston
Astrodome
Billie Jean
Riggs
Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Pioser
Ruth
Aaron
Atlanta Stadium
Nomslunger
Dave Johnson
Atlanta
Baltimore
Yankee Stadium
Oakland A’s
New York Mets
Oakland
Charley O. Finley
Dick Willams
Mets
Tug McGraw
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Montreal
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Big Ten
Ohio State
Michigan
Dennis Franklin
Wolverines
Pasadena
Alabama
Notre Dame
Penn State
Miami
John Cappelletti
Penn State College
UCLA
Baltimore Orioles
Cincinnati
Bert Campaneris
Reggie Jackson
Charley Finley
Bowie Kuhn
Mike Andrews
Andrews
Winnesota
Rod Carew
Phil Mekro
Steve Busby
Kansas City
Texas
Jim Bibby
Chicago White Sox
Wilbur Wood
Ron Bryant
San Francisco
Jim Palmer
Tom Seaver
Jackson
Stargell
Joe Frazier
Jamaica
West Indies
George Foreman
Foreman
Tokyo
King Roman
Muhammad Ali
Frank Heck
AP Newsfeatures
Babe Ruth
Colt Secretariat
Bruce Crampton
Mark Donahue
Crampton
Roberto Duran
Jimmy Robinson
Enrique Pinder
Romeo Anaya
Warren Spahn
Los Angeles Rams
Tommy Prothro
Chuck Knox
Jack Nicklaus
Crosby
Sam Snead
Baltimore Colts
Johnny Unitas
San Diego Chargers
Bullie
Jean King
Willie Mays
Little Brown Jug
Melvin
Jose Napoles
Clyde Gray
Hubert Green
Cards
Pirates
Joe Namath
Tentam
United Nations
Nolan Ryan
Prove Out
Woodward
Carlos Monzon
Jean-Claude Bouttier
Darrell Johnson
Boston Red Sox
Eddie Kasko
Ralph Houk
Yankee
Expos
Cubs
Hle
Cardinals
Sam Adams
Portentous
Ben Crenshaw
Ron Waller
Harland Svare
San Diego
Frank Navarro
Columbia
Minnesota Vikings
Dahlia
France
Washington
Texas Aggies
Coast Group
San Diego Padres
Oklahoma
Nebraska
John Miller
Nicklaus
Southern Cal
California
Frank Maloney
Ben Schwartzwalder
Syracuse
Multiple Sports Winners Reported Across 1969 Events
March results include Brian Allin winning the Citrus Open, Manhattan claiming the NCAA indoor title, Trevino topping the Doral Open, Guilford taking the NAIA basketball crown, Wisconsin capturing the NCAA hockey title, and other notable victories. Secretariat and other stars appear in various races, with notable wins and placements across golf, basketball, horse racing, and boxing.
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Brian Allin
Cougar TI
Manhattan
Trevino
Guilford
N.C
Wisconsin
Jim Colbert
Carol Mann
Secretariat
Clemente
Nicklaus
Big Spruce
San Luis Rey
Virginia Technics
Notre Dame
Royal and
Regal
Sham
Kenny Norton
Ali
San Diego
Leo
Pisces
1973 Sports Year Highlights and Winners
A compact year in review lists major 1973 sports feats and figures. Secretariat becomes first triple crown in 25 years. Hank Aaron hits 713. Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs. Miami Dolphins go undefeated. Mets win the World Series. Canadiens claim Stanley Cup. Nicklaus dominates golf. Nolan Ryan no-hits twice. many other champions and record events across football, tennis, boxing, horse racing, and more.
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Secretariat
Ron Turcotte
Lucien Laurin
Helen Tweedy
Crampton
Dave Pearson
Cougar II
Montreal Canadiens
Chicago Black Hawks
N.Y. Knicks
Los Angeles Lakers
Indiana Pacers
Kentucky Colonels
Tom Weiskopf
Bobby Riggs
Margaret Court
California
Angel Nolan Ryan
KC Royals
Cincinnati Swords
Nova Scotia Voyageurs
Sham
Valiant Bret
Dave Hill
Chartchai Chionoi
Fritz Chervet
Tentam
Metropolitan
Knightly Dawn
Quack
Wisconsin
Ira Rezatta
Carlos Monzon
Emile Griffith
Monte Carlo
Mickey Remand
Gene Whipp
Weiskopf
Dick Siderowf
Mary Mills
Tamerlane
Yonkers
Magazine
Linda
John Miller
Oakmont
Kennedy Road
Jose Napoles
Roger Menetrey
Arlington
Chicago
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Lee Trevino
Lanny Wadkins
Miller Barber
Pinehurst
Johnny Miller
Oakhamt
Tommy Aaron
Mars Mills
Yankees
Columbus Broadcasting System
New York Yankees
Cleveland
George Steinbrenner
American League
Pittsburgh Pirate
Roberto Clement
San Juan
Nitarapuu
Earthquak
California Angels
Ryan
Detroit Tigers
Iexington
Queen
San Juan Capistrano
Lord Vancouver
Homero Blancas
Rafael Herrera
Rodolfo Martinez
Wood Memorial
Roberto Clemente
Managua
Nicaragua
John Schlee
Peter Gregg
Hurley Haywood
Monte Irvin
NHL
Barry Switzer
Chuck Fairbanks
Rick Forzano
Navy
Rutgers
John Bateman
Colorado State
Jerry Wampfler
Arnie Palmer
Westminster
Howard Schnellenberger
George Welsh
Steve Sloan
Vanderbilt
Richard Petty
Bob Dickson
Job Bugner
Joe Morrison
Tennessee
Jee Trevino
Petty
Richmond
Ernie Lopez
Angle Light
Bert Green
Gordon Johncock
Billy Caspar
A.J. Foyt
Schaefer
Riva Ridge
Brooklyn
Chris Evert
Jan Kodes
Alex Metreveli
Convenience
Dave Stockton
Benny Parsons
Joe Bugner
London
Neil Coles
Lover John
Smog
Detroit
Stan Smith
Deane Beman
Amen II
Susie Benning
David Pearson
Gene Littler
Cougar
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National League
Texas Rangers
Onion
Whitney
Our Native
Knightly Way
Nohits
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Saratoga
Tisab
PGA
Dick Brooks
Susan's Girl
Annihilate
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Billy Martin
Wally Dallenbach
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Billy Jean King
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Thinkrich
Bill Virdon
Danny Murtaugh
Whitey Herzog
Martin
Evonne Goolagong
John Newcombe
Ishimatsu Suzuki
Norton
Wedge
Belmont
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Golden Don
Flrth
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Hale Irwin
Delaware
Congress
Preston Gomez
Leo Durocher
Astro
Reds
Joan Beach
John Matlack
H. Oakland
Ronnie Peterson
A’s
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Met
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Dick Williams
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Selima
Chionoi
Susumu Hanagata
Toronto
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