Sunday, November 16, 2014

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY - NOVEMBER 16TH

1926 - NY Rangers 1st game, beat Montreal Maroons 1-0.
1956 - Terry Labonte, American NASCAR driver is born.
1957 - Celtic Bill Russell sets NBA record of 49 rebounds beat Phila 111-89.
1957 - Okla's NCAA win streak ends at 47 after losing to Notre Dame 7-0.
1962 - Wilt Chamberlain of NBA SF Warriors scores 73 points vs NY Knicks.
1963 - Zina Garrison Jackson, Houston Texas,
tennis star (1988/90 Wimbledon) is born.
1964 - Dwight Gooden, Tampa FL, pitcher (NY Yankees, NY Mets) is born.
1976 - Rick Barry (SF), ends then longest NBA free throw streak of 60.
1978 - Major Indoor Soccer League holds its 1st draft.
1980 - Tampa Bay Buccaneer QB Doug Williams throws for 486 yards.
1988 - Jose Canseco is 1st unanimous AL MVP since Reggie Jackson.

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