Today In Sports History 10/28

Our past has shaped the present by many things in history including sports, here is how sports marked our history today.

Baseball

• In 1953 Red Barber resigns as Dodger sportscaster to join Yankees.

Basketball

• In 1973 Elmore Smith of Lakers blocks 17 shots in a game (NBA record).

College Football

• In 1995 at the 7th College Football Holy War Notre Dame beats Boston College 20-10 in South Bend.

Hockey

• In 1974 is the first time two Islanders hat trick in same game, MacMillian and Westfall.

NFL

• In 1934 Brooklyn & Pittsburgh play a penalty free NFL game.

Miscellaneous

• In 1900 the II Summer (Modern) Olympic Games, Paris, France, competition ends after five months; no opening or closing ceremonies conducted.