Big sports events in August include Major League Baseball games, the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, World Wrestling Entertainment events, NASCAR races, track and field competitions, and the first week of...

Big sports events in August include Major League Baseball games, the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, World Wrestling Entertainment events, NASCAR races, track and field competitions, and the first week of college football. Over the years, Aug. 29 has seen a variety of notable sports moments and stories from legends of the game. Here you'll find a few outstanding examples of these feats.

Great moments in sports history from Aug. 29 include:

Two athletes stand out on this date. They are Lou Brock and Aaron Rodgers.

Brock was known for his exceptional speed and base-stealing ability. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985. Rodgers is a four-time NFL Most Valuable Player, a Super Bowl champion and MVP.