1907 – The Cubs beat the Tigers 2-0 to win the World Series. 1940 – The University of Tennessee football team records their 17th consecutive regular season shutout, beating the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 53-0. 1968 – The Summer Olympics open in Mexico City....

1911 – Ty Cobb (American League) and Frank Schulte (National League) are the first ever MLB MVPs. Each is awarded a car. 1980 – The Dallas Mavericks play in their first ever game, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 103-92. 1992 – Deion Sanders plays for the Falcons in a...