THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/19

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/19

1933 – The Berlin Olympic Committee votes to introduce basketball to the Olympics in 1936. 1940 – For the first time since October 29, 1938 the University of Tennessee football team gives up points in a game as they beat Alabama 27-12. The Volunteers went 71 straight...

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/19

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/18

1912 – Boxer Jack Johnson is arrested for violating the Mann Act for “transporting women across state lines for immoral purposes.” 1966 – Bobby Orr makes his regular season debut with the Boston Bruins.  1967 – The American League allows the Kansas City Athletics to...