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

Baseball

• In 1914 Walter Johnson accepts money from Federal League Chicago Whales Clark Griffith threatens to take Johnson to court.

Basketball

• In 1996 the Orlando Magic tie the NBA record of fewest points scored since inception of 24 second clock losing to Cleveland Cavalier, 84-57.

Boxing

• In 1961 Floyd Patterson KOs Tom McNeeley in the 4th round for the heavyweight boxing title.

College Football

• In 1945 the 11th Heisman Trophy Award is given to Doc Blanchard Army (FB).

Hockey

• In 1909 the oldest still-operating NHL franchise is officially established as J. Ambrose O’Brien and Jack Laviolette create the “Club de Hockey Canadian,” known today as the Montreal Canadians.

Miscellaneous

• In 1956 American diver Pat McCormick wins the 3m springboard gold medal at the Melbourne Olympics with 142.46 points, McCormick later wraps up the women’s double when she takes the 10m platform gold.

NFL

• In 1921 at the American Professional Football Association Championship, Cubs Park, Chicago, the Chicago Staleys beat Buffalo All-Americans 10-7 in de facto championship game after teams tied in standings.