Thursday, November 1, 2012

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY - NOVEMBER 1ST

1924 - The first US NHL franchise is founded, the Boston Bruins.
1946 - Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck's right foot is amputated.
1946 - The New York Knick defeat the Toronto Huskies in their first game, 68-66.
1950 - Charles Cooper, Boston Celtics, becomes the first negro league basketball player.
1951 - Brooklyn Dodger's catcher Roy Campanella wins his first of three NL MVP awards.
1959 - Jacques Plante becomes the first goalie to wear a hockey mask.
1959 - Jim Brown scores 5 TDs as the Cleveland Browns sneak by Baltimore, 38-31.
1964 - George Blanda of Houston throws an NFL-record 37 passes in 68 attempts.
1966 - The NFL awards New Orleans its 16th franchise.
1982 - Major leagues vote note to renew Commissioner Bowie Kuhn's contract.

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