1881 - Andrew Watson makes his Scotland debut as the world's
first black international football player and captain.
1910 - Tony "Two-Ton" Galento, Orange NJ, boxer/actor (On the Waterfront) is born.
1951 - Baseball Commish Happy Chandler loses fight (9-7) to stay in office.
1962 - Darryl Strawberry, baseball right fielder (Mets, Dodgers, Yankees),
born in Los Angeles, California is born.
1963 - John Andretti, race car driver is born.
1966 - Bobby Hull's 51st goal of season, sets record.
1966 - Jockey Johnny Longden retires after 40 years (6,032 wins).
1966 - Jockey Johnny Longden retires after 40 years (6,032 wins).
1972 - NHL great Gordie Howe retires after 26 seasons.
1973 - Frankie "Fordham Flash" Frisch, baseball player, dies at 74.
1978 - Casey Mears, American auto racer is born.
1985 - Larry Bird scores Boston Celtic record 60 points.
1987 - David Robinson scores 50 points in a NCAA basketball game.
1987 - David Robinson scores 50 points in a NCAA basketball game.
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