1920 - Marion Motley, AAFC, NFL fullback (Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh) is born.
1925 - Art Donovan, NFL defensive tackle (Balt, NY Yanks, Dallas), (d. 2013) is born.
1941 - Sandor Szabo beats B Nagurski in St Louis, to become wrestling champ.
1948 - Phillies Richie Ashburn sets NL rookie consecut hitting streak at 23.
1952 - Jersey Joe Walcott beats Ezzard Charles in 15 for heavy weight
1952 - Jersey Joe Walcott beats Ezzard Charles in 15 for heavy weight
boxing title, 1st sporting event televised nationally.
1955 - NY Yankee Mickey Mantle hits 550' HR off Chicago Billy Pierce.
1977 - LA Dodgers retire Walt Alston's #24.
1981 - Astro's Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as all-time walk leader (1,777).
1981 - Astro's Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn as all-time walk leader (1,777).
1989 - Toronto Blue Jays Skydome stadium opens, Milwaukee Brewers win 5-3.
2004 - Ronald Reagan, 40th US President, Governor of California
and radio and film actor, dies aged 93.
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