This day in NY sports history: Sept. 11, 1946
THIS DAY IN
NY SPORTS HISTORY
Sunday, Sept. 13, 1970
The first NYC Marathon
Gary Muhrcke, a New York City firefighter, won the first New York City Marathon, which at the time was four-plus laps around Central Park. In a field of 126, only 55 crossed the finish line, none faster than Muhrcke, who did it in 2 hours, 31 minutes, 38 seconds.
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