All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/9

  1950 – The White Sox release Luke Appling, who had been a member of the team since 1930. Appling was a...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/8

  1951 – Yankees catcher Yogi Berra wins the first of his three career MVP awards. 1966 – Orioles outfielder Frank Robinson...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/7

  1933 – Pennsylvania voters overturn a law that prohibited sports on Sunday. 1943 – The Detroit Lions and New York Giants...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/6

  1869 – The first collegiate football game is played between Rutgers and Princeton. 1929 – The first pro football game held...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/5

  1933 – The Chicago Bears’ 30-game unbeaten streak is snapped with a 10-0 loss to Boston. 1954 – Montreal Canadiens center...

  By Mike Dywan
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/4

  1924 – The State of California legalizes professional boxing, which had been illegal since 1914. 1959 – Mr. Cub Ernie Banks...

  By Mike Dywan