Today In Sports History 11/16

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

Baseball

• In 1966 Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente is named NL MVP.

Basketball

• In 1957 Celtic Bill Russell sets NBA record of 49 rebounds in victory over Philadelphia 111-89.

College Football

• In 1957 Oklahoma Football’s NCAA win streak ends at 47 after losing to Notre Dame, 7-0.

Hockey

• In 1926 NY Rangers play their first game, beat Montreal Maroons 1-0.

Miscellaneous

• In 1969 US President Nixon becomes first president to attend a season NFL game while in office: the Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Redskins 41-28.

NFL

• In 1924 the Cleveland Bulldogs (formerly Canton) lose to Frankford Yellowjackets, ends a 31-game undefeated streak (NFL & major-league football record).