Today In Sports History 10/27

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

Baseball

• In 1991 at the World Series, Minnesota Twins beat Atlanta Braves, 1-0 in 10 in Game 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The Twins win thier 2nd title since move to Minneapolis. MVP: Twins pitcher Jack Morris

Miscellaneous

• In 1931 Chuhei Numbu of Japan, sets then long jump record at 26′ 2½”

NBA

• In 1961 the American Basketball League starts play

NFL

• In 1985 Anthony Carter begins NFL streak of 100+ consecutive game receptions