Today In Sports History 10/26

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

Baseball

• In 1887 Detroit (NL) beats St Louis (AA) 10 games to 5 in World Series.

Basketball

• In 1974 the Cleveland Coliseum opens for NBA’s Cavaliers and MISL’s Crunch.

Boxing

• In 1951 future world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano defeats former champion Joe Louis by TKO in the 8th round at Madison Square Garden.

Hockey

• In 1985 Doug Harvey’s #2 jersey is retired by the Montreal Canadians.

NFL

• In 1993 the NFL announces new expansion team, Carolina Panthers in Charlotte.

Miscellaneous

• In 1863 the Football Association forms in England, standardizing soccer, splitting with rugby.