Today In Sports History 1/15

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

Baseball

• In 1942 US President Franklin Delano Roosevelt sends his famed “Green Light Letter” to MLB Commissioner Judge Landis, encouraging baseball to continue to be played during World War II.

Boxing

• In 1972 World heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier stops Terry Daniels in 4 rounds in New Orleans to retain his WBC and WBA titles.

Hockey

• In 1950 Red Wings’ rookie goalie Terry Sawchuk records his first of 115 career NHL shutouts, as Detroit beats the New York Rangers 1-0 at Madison Square Garden.

Miscellaneous

• In 1892 basketball rules first published in Triangle Magazine, written by James Naismith.

NBA

• In 1957 in the 7th NBA All-Star Game, East beats West, 109-97. The MVP is Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics, PG.

NFL

• In 1939 in the first NFL All Star Game,  New York Giants beat All America All-Stars, 13-10.