Saturday, November 24, 2012

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY - NOVEMBER 24TH

1953 - Dodgers sign Walter Alston to a 1-year pact as manager for 1954.
1957 - Cleveland Browns' fullback Jim Brown sets a club record of 237 yards rushing.
1960 - Wilt Chamberlain pulls down an NBA record of 55 rebounds in a game.
1971 - Braves catcher-infielder Earl Williams wins NL Rookie of the Year.
1976 - NBA Atlanta Hawks end their 28 game road losing streak.
1982 - Baltimore Orioles Cal Ripken is named the AL Rookie of the Year.
1986 - Wrestler John Tatum is charged with possession of marijuana.
1991 - After going 12-0, the Washington Redskins lose to the Dallas Cowboys 24-21.
1991 - Monica Seles sets a female tennis record by winning $2,457,758 in a year.
1996 - Rookie Karrie Webb wins the LPGA Tour Championship.

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