Our past has shaped the present by many things in history including sports, here is how sports marked our history today.
Baseball
- In 1983 Nolan Ryan becomes strikeout king with 3,509, passing Walter Johnson
Boxing
- In 1956 undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano retires from the ring
Golf
- In 1929 Ryder Cup Golf,Great Britain beats US, 7-5 in bitterly cold and snowy conditions
Miscellaneous
- In 1953 wrestler Freddie Blassie coins term “Pencil neck geek”
NHL
- In 1994 the 7th longest NHL game at 125 min 43 sec. Buffalo Sabres beat New Jersey Devils 1-0 on a goal by Dave Hannan
NFL
- In 1961 NFL officially recognizes Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio
Olympics
- In 1908 IV Summer (Modern) Olympic Games open in London