THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY - NOVEMBER 24TH

1806 - William Webb Ellis, credited with the invention of Rugby (d. 1872) is born.

1897 - Canadian Intercollegiate Rugby Football Union forms in Kingston.

1938 - Oscar Robertson [The Big O], NBA guard (Cin, Milwaukee, Olympic-gold-1960) is born.

1940 - Paul Tagliabue, former commissioner (NFL) is born.

1953 - Dodgers sign Walter Alston to a 1-year pact as manager for 1954.

1957 - Cleveland Browns' fullback Jim Brown sets club record of 237 yds rushing.
1960 - Wilt Chamberlain pulls down 55 rebounds in a game (NBA record).

1971 - Braves catcher-infielder Earl Williams, wins NL Rookie of Year.

1982 - Orioles Cal Ripken is named AL Rookie of Year.

1991 - Monica Seles, sets female tennis record winning $2,457,758 in a year.

1996 - Rookie Karrie Webb wins ITT LPGA Tour Championship.

2003 - Warren Spahn, Major League Baseball player (b. 1921) dies.
2009 - Abe Pollin, owner of the Washington Wizards (b. 1923) dies.