Today in Sports History: 10/24

Today in Sports History: 10/24

1959 – Wilt Chamberlain makes his NBA debut with the Philadelphia Warriors. 1988 – NHL great Mike Bossy announces his retirement. 1989 – Game #3 of the World Series is finally played after being delayed by a week due to an earthquake. 1992 – The Toronto Blue Jays beat...

Today in Sports History: 10/24

Today in Sports History: 10/22

1939 – A pro football game is aired on television for the first time as NBC broadcasts Brooklyn’s win over Philadelphia. 1961 – Erich Barnes of the New York Giants ties an NFL record by returning an interception 102 yards for a touchdown. 1966 – NHL legend Bobby Orr...