Today in Sports History: 1/17

Today in Sports History: 1/17

1970 – Sporting News names Willie Mays as the MLB Player of the Decade for the ‘60s. 1971 – The Baltimore Colts beat the Dallas Cowboys 16-13 to win Super Bowl V. Despite losing, Dallas LB Chuck Howley is named MVP. 1988 – Cleveland Browns fans’ hearts are broken with...

Today in Sports History: 1/17

Today in Sports History: 1/16

1960 – With a goal and an assist in a win over the Blackhawks, Gordie Howe becomes the NHL’s all-time leading scorer with 947 career points. 1966 – Chicago is granted an NBA expansion franchise, its third franchise up to this point.  1966 – Bobby Hull becomes the...