1904 – The first college sports letters are handed out to members of the University of Chicago’s football team. 1958 – Dodger catcher Roy Campanella is paralyzed in an automobile wreck. 1960 – The NFL adds expansion franchises in Dallas and Minnesota. 1969 – The...

1894 – The University of Chicago defeats Chicago YMCA 19-11 in the first basketball game to feature a college team. 1937 – Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1954 – Archie Moore beats Joey Maxim in a 15 round unanimous decision to...

1913 – Jim Thorpe relinquishes his Olympic gold medals won in 1912 after it is discovered he played professional baseball. 1951 – Mel Ott and Jimmie Foxx are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1960 – The Oakland Raiders join the AFL. 1960 – Pete Rozelle is elected...

1924 – The first Winter Olympic Games open in Chamonix, France. 1960 – Wilt Chamberlain sets an NBA rookie record by scoring 58 points in a win over the Pistons. 1974 – McDonald’s CEO Ray Kroc buys the San Diego Padres for $12 million. 1980 – The Dutch government...