1891 1st game of basketball, based on rules created by James Naismith, was played by 18 students in Springfield, Massachusetts. 1937 – Chicago Blackhawks left wing Paul Thompson becomes the first player in NHL history to score a goal against his brother; scores on bro...
1921 – AL votes to return to best-of-7 World Series, while NL votes best-of-9 Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts deciding vote for best-of-7. 1925 – National Football League Championship: Chicago Cardinals (11-2-1) win controversial first past the post title;...
1913 – Jack Johnson fights Jim Johnson to a draw in 10 rounds for heavyweight boxing title. 1917 – 1st NHL game played on artificial ice in Toronto. 1920 – 1st US indoor curling rink opens (Brookline, Mass). 1927 – National Football League Championship: New York...
1932 – NFL Championship, Chicago Stadium: Chicago Bears beat Portsmouth Spartans, 9-0. 1949 – NFL Championship: Philadelphia Eagles beat LA Rams 14-0. Played in driving rain that caused field to become a mud pit. 1956 – Phil Rizzuto signs as NY Yankee radio-TV...
1920 – AL votes to let spitball pitchers to continue using it. 1924 – The Hamilton Tigers and Ottawa Senators battle out the first scoreless game in NHL history. 1933 – National Football League Championship – 1st title game, Wrigley Field, Chicago: Chicago Bears beat...
Congratulations to the Region football players that earned spots on the Indiana Football Coaches Association All-State Teams! Players were eligible for the Top 50, Mr. Football Positional Winners, Senior All-State and Junior All-State! TOP 50 ALL-STATELeBron Hill -...
1913 – John K Tener becomes president of baseball’s National League. 1926 – USGA legalizes steel shaft golf clubs. 1931 – Baseball cuts squad from 25 to 23 players & NL continues to prohibit uniform numbers. 1934 – National Football League Championship, Polo...
1942 – 8th Heisman Trophy Award: Frank Sinkwich, Georgia (HB). 1940 – National Football League Championship, Griffith Stadium, Washington, D.C.: Chicago Bears beat Washington Redskins, 73-0; most one-sided victory in NFL history; first NFL title game broadcast on...
