Today In Sports History 12/10

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

Baseball

• In 1919 the NL votes to ban the spitball’s use by all new pitchers.

Basketball

• In 1986 the Atlanta Hawk Dominique Wilkins scores 57 points versus the Chicago Bulls.

Boxing

• In 1968 Joe Frazier beats Oscar Bonavena in 15 rounds for the heavyweight boxing title.

College Football

• In 1994 the 60th Heisman Trophy Award is given to Rashaan Salaam of Colorado (RB).

Hockey

• In 1978 Islanders end 15 game undefeated streak (12-0-3) to Canadians.

Miscellaneous

• In 1831 “Spirit of the Times” begins publishing in New York City, the premier sports journal of the 19th century.

NFL

• In 1922 Pete Henry makes longest known NFL drop-kicked field goal, 45 yards.