Today In Sports History 11/27

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

Baseball

• In 1870 The New York Times dubs baseball “The National Game”.

College Football

• In 1940 6th Heisman Trophy Award is given to Tom Harmon, Michigan (HB).

Hockey

• In 1960 Gordie Howe becomes the first NHL playerer to score 1,000 points.

Golf

• In 1966 LPGA Titleholders Championship Kathy Whitworth wins back-to-back titles by 2 shots from Judy Kimball and Mary Mills

Miscellaneous

• In 1956 Bobby Morrow takes out the Melbourne Olympics sprint double when he wins the 200m gold medal in equal world record 20.75s; beats American team mates Andy Stanfield and Thane Baker.

NFL

• In 1956 at the 1957 NFL season Draft Paul Hornung from the University of Notre Dame is the first pick by the Green Bay Packers.