Today In Sports History 12/2

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

Baseball

• In 1887 the International Baseball League disbands, teams in Syracuse, Toronto, Hamilton, and Buffalo form the International Association. Those in Newark, Jersey City, Wilkes-Barre, and Scranton become the Central League.

Basketball

• In 1954 Milwaukee Hawks shooting guard Frank Selvey sets then NBA record of 24 of 26 free throws as he scores 42 points in 117-108 win over the Minneapolis Lakers at Milwaukee Arena.

Boxing

• In 1907 Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns retains his title, KOs Englishman Gunner Moir in the 10th round at the National Sporting Club, Covent Garden, London.

College Football

• In 1950 at the 15th Iron Bowl Alabama beats Auburn 34-0 in Birmingham.

Hockey

• In 1909 the National Hockey Association (NHA) is formed in Montreal. Original members include Montreal Wanderers and Montreal Canadiens. The league becomes NHL after some NHA teams leave due to ownership disagreements, and create their own league.

Miscellaneous

• In 1907 the Association of Football Players’ and Trainers’ Union (English Professional Football Players’ Association) is formed by Charlie Roberts and Billy Meredith in Manchester, England.

NFL

• In 1951 future Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Don Hutson has his #14 jersey retired by the Green Bay Packers, it’s the first number retired in the history of the franchise.