Joe Henrich

Stories By Joe Henrich

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  Prep Sports

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  THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 12/10

  1831 – “Spirit of the Times” begins publishing in New York City, the premier sports journal of the 19th century. 1919...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS 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...

  By Joe Henrich
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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: 10/31

  1950 – Earl Lloyd becomes the first black player to appear in an NBA game, debuting with the Washington Capitols. 1968...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS 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...

  By Joe Henrich
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  Prep Sports

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  THIS 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...

  By Joe Henrich