All posts tagged "this day in sports history"

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/21

  1925 – Football legend, Red Grange, plays his final collegiate football for the University of Illinois, before signing with the Chicago...

  By Mike Dywan
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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/20

  1926 – Gary Emerson football wins a mythical state championship, their fourth as a program, defeating South Bend 20-0. 1928 –The...

  By Mike Dywan
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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/19

  1924- The Boston Bruins Officially joined the NHL, becoming the first ever American NHL team.   1961 – Houston Oilers quarterback George...

  By Mike Dywan
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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/18

  1949 – Jackie Robinson wins the NL MVP Award. 1949 – EC Roosevelt finishes an undefeated football season by beating SB...

  By Mike Dywan
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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/17

  1926 – The Chicago Blackhawks play in the first game in franchise history, beating the Toronto St. Patricks 4-1. 1940 –...

  By Mike Dywan
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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/16

  1926 – The New York Rangers play in the franchise’s first ever game, defeating the Montreal Maroons 1-0. 1929 – USC...

  By Mike Dywan