Our past has shaped the present by many things in history including sports, here is how sports marked our history today.
Baseball
- In 1946 Ted Williams is picked as AL MVP.
Basketball
- In 1960 Elgin Baylor of NBA LA Lakers scores 71 points versus the NY Knicks.
Boxing
- In 1901 James J. Jeffries TKOs Gus Ruhlin in 6 rounds for heavyweight boxing title in San Francisco.
College Football
- In 1901 at the 6th Iron Bowl: Auburn beats Alabama 17-0 in Tuscaloosa.
Golf
- In 1964 Mickey Wright shoots a 62, lowest golf score for a woman pro at the Tall City Open, Midland, Texas.
Hockey
- In 1983 75th hat trick in Islander history-Mike Bossy.
Miscellaneous
- In 1980 at the 30th NASCAR Sprint Cup Dale Earnhardt wins.
NFL
- In 1959 Cleveland Browns’ halfback Bobby Mitchell sets club record for longest run from scrimmage (90-yards).