1924 – The White Sox and New York Giants play in an exhibition game in Dublin, Ireland. Fewer than 20 people attend.
1950 – University of Nevada punter Pat Brody sets an NCAA record by booting a 99 yard punt.
1962 – New York Giants quarterback YA Tittle throws for seven touchdowns in a game against Washington.
1973 – Lakers center Elmore Smith sets an NBA record by blocking 17 shots in a game.
1978 – Bruins legend Bobby Orr scores his final NHL goal.
1993 – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ron Francis tallies his 1,000th career point.
1995 – The Atlanta Braves beat the Cleveland Indians 1-0 to win its third title in franchise history. Tom Glavine wins MVP for the series.
1997 – The NBA hires Dee Kantner and Violet Palmer as full time referees. It’s the first time a major pro sports league in the US hires female officials.
2007 – The Boston Red Sox sweep the Colorado Rockies, winning its second title in four years. Mike Lowell wins MVP.
2011 – The St. Louis Cardinals win game seven of the World Series against the Texas Rangers. Cardinals hero David Freese wins the MVP award.
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