Our past has shaped the present by many things in history including sports, here is how sports marked our history today.
Baseball
- In 1930 Sporting News picks Bill Terry as NL MVP and Joe Cronin as AL MVP.
Basketball
- In 1961 NBA’s Bob Cousy becomes the second player to score 15,000 points.
Boxing
- In 1980 Sugar Ray Leonard regains WBC welterweight boxing crown when Roberto Durán quits in the 8th round of infamous “no mas” fight at the Superdome, New Orleans.
College Football
- In 1971 37th Heisman Trophy Awarded to Pat Sullivan, Auburn (QB).
Miscellaneous
- In 1908 Dorando Pietri (It) beats Johnny Hayes (US) in Madison Square Garden marathon by 60 yards.
NFL
- In 1951 Cleveland Browns penalized a record 209 yards against Chicago Bears.