1951 – The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in an NBA record-setting six overtimes. Also recorded as the longest game in NBA History at 78 minutes. 1976 – A 37-year-old who made his fortune selling outdoor advertising in the 60’s and soon after...
NBA Schedule - 1/5 Knicks at Pistons - 6:00Hawks at Raptors - 6:30Bulls at Celtics - 6:30Suns at Rockets - 7:00Hornets at Thunder - 7:00Nuggets at 76ers - 7:30Warriors at Clippers - 9:00Jazz at Trail Blazers - 9:00 NHL Schedule - 1/5 Mammoth at Rangers -...
1931 – Lucille Thomas becomes the first woman in history to purchase a baseball team. She buys the Topeka franchise in the Western League. 1934 – For a year before 1934, Major League Baseball used different balls ranging in size and weight. Finally, both the American...
1887 – Riding a penny farthing bicycle Thomas Stevens becomes the first man to cycle around the world, from San Francisco to San Francisco. Even today a journey of these proportions is a challenge, but making it back in the 1800s with a simple penny-farthing bicycle...
1920 – In what began the 84 year “Curse of the Bambino”, Boston Red Sox Club owner Harry Frazee announces the agreement to sell slugger Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. The deal called for $125,000 in cash and a $350,000 loan. 1931 – Nels Stewart center for the...
1832 – The sport with brooms on ice, Curling, opens up its first club in the United States. The Orchard Lake Curling Club is open. 1912 – Club President of the Brooklyn Superbas, Charles Ebbets announces the purchase of 4.5 acres. Which he plans to build a 23,000-seat...
