1942 – The Thoroughbred Racing Association of the United States is formed. 1955 – San Francisco wins the NCAA men’s basketball tournament with a 77-63 victory over LaSalle. San Francisco’s Bill Russell is named Most Outstanding Player. 1956 – The Minneapolis Lakes set...
1945- Maurice “Rocket” Richard becomes the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season, netting the milestone in the final game of the year. 1953 – Led by Don Schlundt scoring 30 points, Indiana beats Kansas 69-68 to win the NCAA men’s basketball...
1897 – For the first time, a boxing match is photographed by a motion picture camera as Bob Fitzsimmons knocks out Jim Corbett in the 14th round to win the world heavyweight title. 1908 – Tommy Burns knocks out Jene Roche in 80 seconds to retain the world heavyweight...
1900 – The American League forms, with franchises in Chicago, Washington, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. 1938 – Temple defeats Colorado 60-36 in the first National Invitation Tournament, which was the first major post-season...
1869 – The Cincinnati Red Stockings are the first pro baseball team after being founded by George Ellard and Harry Wright. 1912 – Legendary pitcher Cy Young retires from baseball, finishing his career with 511 wins. 1962 – Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first player in...
1933 – The Chicago Blackhawks forfeit a game after the team refuses to return to the ice following the ejection of coach Tom Gorman. The Bruins, who lead 3-2 at the team, are credited with a 1-0 victory. 1954 – The Baltimore Bullets fall on the road at Milwaukee,...
1894 – Englishman J.L. Johnstone invents the starting gate for horse racing. 1960 – The Chicago Cardinals of the NFL move to St. Louis. 1961 – Floyd Patterson knocks out Ingemar Johansson in the sixth round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1998 – Valpo’s Bryce...
1937 – Central Missouri State wins the first ever National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) tournament. 1966 – Blackhawks forward Bobby Hull sets an NHL record with his 51st goal of the season. 1994 – The University of Arkansas men’s track and field...
