Today In Sports History 12/17

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

Baseball

• In 1920 the AL votes to let spitball pitchers to continue using it.

Golf

• In 2014 103-year-old Gus Andreone records the 8th ace of his career on the 113-yard, 14th hole of the Lakes Course, Palm Aire, Sarasota, FL. He is the oldest golfer to record a hole-in-one.

Hockey

• In 1924 the Hamilton Tigers and Ottawa Senators battle out the first scoreless game in NHL history. Jake Forbes (Hamilton) and Alex Connell (Ottawa) each record shutouts.

Miscellaneous

• In 2017 Brazilian footballer and former AC Milan and Real Madrid player Kaka retires.

NBA

• In 1991 the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Miami Heat 148-80, a record 68 points.

NFL

• In 1933 National Football League Championship: the first title game Chicago Bears beat New York Giants, 23-21. “Bronko Nagurski Rule” – forward pass is legal anywhere behind line of scrimmage.