Today In Sports History 12/5

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

Baseball

• In 1973 Chicago Cubs Ron Santo becomes the first baseball player to invoke 10-5 rule and veto his trade (with the California Angels).

Boxing

• In 1947 Joe Louis beats Jersey Joe Walcott in 15 rounds for heavyweight boxing title.

College Football

• In 1972 the 38th Heisman Trophy Award is given to Johnny Rodgers, Nebraska (FL).

Hockey

• In 1924 Hamilton Tiger Red Green scores 5 goals to beat Toronto Maple Leafs 10-5.

Miscellaneous

• In 1868 the first American bicycle college opens (NY).

NFL

• In 1943 NFL Philadelphia Eagle-Pittsburgh Steelers merger dissolves.