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.
1938 - Johnny Rutherford, auto racer (26 championship races) is born.
1951 - Baseball Commish Happy Chandler loses fight (9-7) to stay in office
1956 - Dale Murphy, Portland Ore, slugger (Atlanta Braves, 2 time NL MVP) is born.
1962 - Darryl Strawberry, Los Angeles California, baseball
right fielder (Mets, Dodgers, Yankees) 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
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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