Today In Sports History 6/8

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

Baseball

• In 1935 Lou Gehrig collides with Carl Reynolds & leaves the game.

Basketball

• In 1982 the LA Lakers beat Philadelphia 76ers, 4 games to 2 of the 36th NBA Championship.

Football

• In 1966 the NFL & AFL announce plans to become NFC and AFC in 1970.

Golf

• In 1899 Harry Vardon of Jersey retains British Open Golf; wins 3rd title by 5 strokes from Jack White.

Hockey

• In 1976 Bobby Orr signs a five-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Miscellaneous

• In 1991 Former NY Jet Mark Gastineau wins 1st pro boxing fight in 12 seconds.