1861 - James Naismith, Almonte, Canada, inventor
(basketball, football helmet), (d. 1939) is born.
1869 - 1st intercollegiate football (soccer) game (Rutgers 6, Princeton 4).
1887 - Walter Johnson, Humboldt Kansas,
Washington Senator pitcher (1907-27) (414-218) is born.
1906 - James D. Norris, sportsman and businessman
1906 - James D. Norris, sportsman and businessman
(Chicago Black Hawks) (d. 1966) is born.
1950 - Branch Rickey signs 5-yr contract as VP/GM of Pittsburgh Pirates.
1956 - Holland & Spain withdraw from Olympics in protest against Soviets in Hungary.
1961 - US government issues a stamp honoring 100th birthday
1950 - Branch Rickey signs 5-yr contract as VP/GM of Pittsburgh Pirates.
1956 - Holland & Spain withdraw from Olympics in protest against Soviets in Hungary.
1961 - US government issues a stamp honoring 100th birthday
of James Naismith (invented game of basketball).
1974 - Dodger Mike Marshall is 1st relief pitcher to win Cy Young Award.
1976 - Pat Tillman, American football player (d. 2004) is born.
1976 - Former Twins relief ace Bill Campbell is 1st free-agent to sign
1976 - Former Twins relief ace Bill Campbell is 1st free-agent to sign
with a new team, joining the Red Sox for $1 million over 4 years.
1979 - Lamar Odom, American basketball player is born.
1981 - Larry Holmes TKOs Renaldo Snipes in 11 for heavyweight boxing title.
1981 - Larry Holmes TKOs Renaldo Snipes in 11 for heavyweight boxing title.
1990 - Braves' Dave Justice wins NL Rookie of Year.
1993 - Evander Holyfield beats Riddick Bowe in 12 for heavyweight boxing title.
1993 - Evander Holyfield beats Riddick Bowe in 12 for heavyweight boxing title.
1995 - Art Modell officially announces Cleveland Browns are moving to Baltimore.
1997 - SF Giants manager Dusty Baker named NL Manager of the Year.
1997 - SF Giants manager Dusty Baker named NL Manager of the Year.
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