Today In Sports History 1/23

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

Baseball

• In 1968 Joe Medwick is elected to Baseball Hall of Fame.

Hockey

• In 1943 the Detroit Red Wings score an NHL record 8 goals in 1 period.

Miscellaneous

• In 1879 the US National Archery Association forms in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

NBA

• In 1965 Boston Celtic center Bill Russell misses all 14 shots in 104-100 loss to Philadelphia 76ers, led by newly acquired Wilt Chamberlain.

NFL

• In 1950 NFL rule changes open way for 2-platoon system (offense & defense).