1872 - First international soccer game, Scotland-England 0-0 (Glasgow).
1931 - Bill Walsh, Los Angeles California, NFL coach (San Fransisco 49ers) is born.
1942 - Bill Terry resigns as supervisor of NY Giants minor league system.
1948 - Baseball's Negro National League disbands.
1950 - Paul Westphal, NBA guard (Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns) is born.
1952 - Jackie Robinson charges NY Yankees with racism.
1956 - Floyd Patterson KOs Archie Moore in 5 for Heavyweight boxing title.
1952 - Jackie Robinson charges NY Yankees with racism.
1956 - Floyd Patterson KOs Archie Moore in 5 for Heavyweight boxing title.
1959 - Joe Foss named 1st commissioner of AFL.
1961 - Billy Williams of the Cubs is voted NL Rookie of Year.
1961 - Billy Williams of the Cubs is voted NL Rookie of Year.
1962 - Bo Jackson, baseball/football player (KC Royals, LA Raiders) is born.
1981 - NY Yankee Dave Righetti wins AL Rookie of Year Award.
1986 - Ivan Lendl is 1st tennis player to earn over $10 million, lifetime.
1988 - NYC furrier sues Mike Tyson for $92,000 for non payment of purchase.
1991 - First world championship of women's soccer, US defeats Norway 2-1.
1988 - NYC furrier sues Mike Tyson for $92,000 for non payment of purchase.
1991 - First world championship of women's soccer, US defeats Norway 2-1.
1993 - NFL announces 30th franchise - Jacksonville Jaguars.
1993 - Bob Wolf, agent (New Kids on the Block, Larry Bird), dies.
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