Today In Sports History 5/22

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

Baseball

• In 1884 1-armed pitcher Hugh Daily fanned 13 hitters

Boxing

• In 1993 Riddick Bowe TKOs Jesse Ferguson in 2 for heavyweight boxing title

Golf

• In 2001 Laureus World Sports Awards, Tiger Woods; Sportswoman: Cathy Freeman; Team: French Men’s National Football team

Miscellaneous

• In 1955 the oldest man to drive in the Grand Prix (aged 55) finishes 6th

NBA

• In 1994 Toronto NBA franchise unveils name “Raptors” & logo

NFL

• In 1991 NFL owners agree to add 2 teams in 1994

NHL

• In 2002 Mike Babcock is named head coach of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks