Our past has shaped the present by many things in history including sports, here is how sports marked our history today.
Baseball
- In 1950 after nine years the Cleveland Indians fire manager Lou Boudreau.
Boxing
- In 1983 ‘Marvelous’ Marvin Hagler retains world middleweight boxing title with a 15-round unanimous points decision over Roberto Durán at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, it’s the first time Hagler taken the distance as champion.
College Football
- In 1945 college football’s #1 Army beats #2 Notre Dame 48-0.
Hockey
- In 1963 Gordie Howe takes over NHL career goal lead at 545.
NFL
- In 1957 Cleveland Browns’ Don Paul sets club record for longest fumble return with a 89-yard run (and TD), beating Pittsburgh 24-0.
Miscellaneous
- In 1977 hte Major Indoor Soccer League is officially organized in New York City.