Stories By Joe Henrich
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Prep Sports
/ 2 weeks agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 11/10
1934 – The first penalty shot in NHL is awarded to Montreal Canadiens forward Armand Mondou. The shot is stopped by...
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Prep Sports
/ 2 weeks agoTHIS 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...
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Prep Sports
/ 3 weeks agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/31
1950 – Earl Lloyd becomes the first black player to appear in an NBA game, debuting with the Washington Capitols. 1968...
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Prep Sports
/ 3 weeks agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/30
1954 – The 24 second shot clock is used in pro basketball for the first time, in a game between Boston...
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Prep Sports
/ 3 weeks agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/29
1942 – Branch Rickey is named President and GM of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1949 – The White Sox trade for Nellie...
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Prep Sports
/ 3 weeks agoTHIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/28
1924 – The White Sox and New York Giants play in an exhibition game in Dublin, Ireland. Fewer than 20 people...