Today In Sports History 12/9

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

Baseball

• In 1931 baseball cuts squad from 25 to 23 players and the National League continues to prohibit uniform numbers.

Basketball

• In 1987 Larry Bird ends his streak of 59 consecutive free throws.

Boxing

• In 1913 heavyweights Jack Johnson and Jim Johnson fight to no decision in Paris.

College Football

• In 1935 the first Heisman Trophy Awarded to Jay Berwanger, Chicago (HB).

Golf

• In 1926 USGA legalizes steel shaft golf clubs.

Hockey

• In 1953 the Montreal Canadians (106) and Toronto Maple Leafs (98) get 204 penalty minutes.

Miscellaneous

• In 1978 the first game of Women’s Pro Basketball League (WBL) is played, Chicago Hustle vs Milwaukee Does.

NFL

• In 1934 at the National Football League Championship the New York Giants defeat the Chicago Bears 30-13.