1895 – The first auto race in the US is held, going from Chicago to Evanston and back – a span of 55 miles. Frank Duryea wins the race with an average speed of seven miles per hour. 1925 – Goalie Georges Vezina of the Montreal Canadiens collapses in the net during a game against Pittsburgh. He would die of tuberculosis four months later.…

1937 – The Hammond High Wildcats finish the football season with an undefeated record and as AP state champs. 1940 – University of Michigan running back, and Gary native, Tom Harmon wins the Heisman Trophy. 1956 – Notre Dame’s Paul Hornung is the first overall pick in the NFL Draft, going to the Green Bay Packers. 1960 – Gordie Howe becomes the first player…

NBA Schedule - 11/26 Pistons at Celtics - 4:00Knicks at Hornets - 6:00Bucks at Heat - 6:30Pacers at Raptors - 6:30Timberwolves at Thunder - 6:30Grizzlies at Pelicans - 7:00Rockets at Warriors - 9:00Spurs at Trail Blazers - 9:00Suns at Kings - 9:00 NHL Schedule - 11/26 Predators at Red Wings - 6:00Flames at Lightning - 6:00Flyers at Panthers - 6:00Blue sat Devils - 6:00Bruins…

1917 – The NHL forms with franchises in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and Quebec. 1960 – The new MLB team in Minnesota officially makes their name “The Twins”. 1960 – Alabama defeats Auburn 3-0 in the 25th “Iron Bowl.”  1984 – NHL legend Guy Lafleur retires after a 14 year career with the Montreal Canadiens. Lafleur scored 518 career goals. 1994 – Portage falls short…

1925 – Red Grange makes his NFL debut with the Chicago Bears, but his held to just 36 yards in a scoreless tie against the Chicago Cardinals. 1934 – After starting their inaugural season 10-0, the Detroit Lions suffer their first defeat, losing to the Packers 3-0. It’s the first of many, many losses for the franchise. 1940 – The University of Michigan retires…

1927 – The “Golden Egg Trophy” is presented for the first time in the Egg Bowl rivalry between Mississippi and Mississippi State, then known as Mississippi A&M. Ole Miss wins it 20-12. 1960 – Philadelphia Warriors center Wilt Chamberlain sets an NBA record by hauling in 55 rebounds in a loss to the Celtics. 1964 – Notre Dame QB John Huarte wins the Heisman…

1904 – The St. Louis Olympics come to a close. They are the first Olympic games to take place in the US. 1943 – Philadelphia Phillies owner William D. Cox is banned from baseball for life after placing a bet on his team. 1968 – The Bulls trade for Bob Love from the Bucks. Love would go on to be a three time All-Star…

1875 – Harvard and Yale square off in football for the first time, with Harvard winning 4-0. 1945 – Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first player in NFL history to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. 1950 – The lowest scoring game in NBA history takes place with the Fort Wayne Pistons beating the Minneapolis Lakers 19-18. George…

1925 – Football legend, Red Grange, plays his final collegiate football for the University of Illinois, before signing with the Chicago Bears. 1934 – The Yankees buy Joe DiMaggio’s contract from the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League. 1942 – EC Washington wins a mythical football state title, beating SB Washington 27-6. 1949 – Bill Veeck sells the Cleveland Indians for $22…

1926 – Gary Emerson football wins a mythical state championship, their fourth as a program, defeating South Bend 20-0. 1928 –The Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 in the first sporting event held in the legendary Boston Gardens. 1934 – Harvey Jackson of the Toronto Maple Leafs becomes the first player in NHL history to score four goals in a single period. 1942…