1919 - Jackie Robinson, first black major leaguer, is born in Georgia.
1931 - Ernie Bank, "Mr. Cub" of the Chicago Cubs and furture Hall of Famer is born in Dallas, Texas.
1947 - Nolan Ryan, Hall of Fame pitcher (Mets, Angels, Astros) (7 no-hitters, 5,714 Ks) is born.
1952 - Harry Heilmann & Paul Waner elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1974 - MacDonald's founder Ray Kroc buys the San Diego Padres.
1975 - UCLA wins NCAA basketball championship.
1977 - Joe Sewell, Amos Rusie, & Al Lopez elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1977 - Joe Sewell, Amos Rusie, & Al Lopez elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
1988 - Superbowl XXII: Washington Redskins beat the Denver Broncos, 42-10 in San Diego
Superbowl MVP: Doug Williams, Washington, QB.
1990 - First ever all-sports daily "National" begins publishing.
1993 - Superbowl XXVII: Dallas Cowboys beat the Buffalo Bills, 52-17 in Pasadena
Superbowl MVP: Troy Aikman, Dallas, QB.
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