Today In Sports History 12/16

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

Baseball

• In 1922 Mutual Association of Eastern Colored Baseball Clubs formally organizes.

Boxing

• In 1918 Jack Dempsey KOs Carl Morris in 14 seconds.

College Football

• In 2013 the 79th Heisman Trophy Award is given to Jameis Winston of Florida State (QB).

Golf

• In 1930 Golfer Bobby Jones is the first to win the James E. Sullivan Award, given out to the best US amateur athlete.

Hockey

• In 1929 the Chicago Blackhawks play their first game at Chicago Stadium, the Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1.

Miscellaneous

• In 1979 68th Davis Cup the USA beats Italy in San Francisco (5-0).

NBA

• In 1967 Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers scores 68 points versus Chicago.

NFL

• In 1962 NY Giant Y. A. Tittle sets NFL season touchdown pass record at 33 with 6 touchdowns vs Dallas (41-31).