Today In Sports History 12/11

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

Baseball

• In 1934 the NL votes to permit night baseball, up to 7 games per home team.

Boxing

• In 1981 Muhammad Ali fights his 61st and last fight, losing to Trevor Berbick.

College Football

• In 1993 the 59th Heisman Trophy Award is given to Charlie Ward of Florida State (QB).

Golf

• In 2009 Tiger Woods announces an indefinite leave from professional golf to focus on his marriage..

Hockey

• In 1934 the Toronto Maple Leaf attempt their first penalty shot, Conacher unsuccessful versus the Rangers.

Miscellaneous

• In 1866 first yacht race across the Atlantic Ocean.

NFL

• In 1938 in the National Football League Championship the New York Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 23-17 in front of a record title game attendance of 48,120.