This Day in Sports History: 4/9

This Day in Sports History: 4/9

1941 – The PGA establishes the Golf Hall of Fame. 1946 – The Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup, beating the Bruins in a five-game series. 1947 – Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher is suspended by Major League Baseball for one year due to gambling links. 1960 –...

This Day in Sports History: 4/9

This Day in Sports History: 4/8

1941 – Joe Louis retains his heavyweight title with a ninth round TKO of Tony Musto. It is the fourth title defense for Louis in nine weeks. 1943 – The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup, sweeping the Red Wings in two games. 1966 – Al Davis is hired as commissioner of...