1895 – The first auto race in the US is held, going from Chicago to Evanston and back – a span of 55 miles. Frank Duryea wins the race with an average speed of seven miles per hour. 1925 – Goalie Georges Vezina of the Montreal Canadiens collapses in the net during a...
1937 – The Hammond High Wildcats finish the football season with an undefeated record and as AP state champs. 1940 – University of Michigan running back, and Gary native, Tom Harmon wins the Heisman Trophy. 1956 – Notre Dame’s Paul Hornung is the first overall pick in...
1917 – The NHL forms with franchises in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, and Quebec. 1960 – The new MLB team in Minnesota officially makes their name “The Twins”. 1960 – Alabama defeats Auburn 3-0 in the 25th “Iron Bowl.” 1984 – NHL legend Guy Lafleur retires after a 14...
1925 – Red Grange makes his NFL debut with the Chicago Bears, but his held to just 36 yards in a scoreless tie against the Chicago Cardinals. 1934 – After starting their inaugural season 10-0, the Detroit Lions suffer their first defeat, losing to the Packers 3-0....
1875 – Harvard and Yale square off in football for the first time, with Harvard winning 4-0. 1945 – Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first player in NFL history to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. 1950 – The lowest scoring game in NBA history takes...
1925 – Football legend, Red Grange, plays his final collegiate football for the University of Illinois, before signing with the Chicago Bears. 1934 – The Yankees buy Joe DiMaggio’s contract from the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League. 1942 – EC Washington...
1926 – Gary Emerson football wins a mythical state championship, their fourth as a program, defeating South Bend 20-0. 1928 –The Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 in the first sporting event held in the legendary Boston Gardens. 1934 – Harvey Jackson of...
1924- The Boston Bruins Officially joined the NHL, becoming the first ever American NHL team. 1961 – Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda throws for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a win over the New York Titans. 1966 – #1 ranked Notre Dame and #2 ranked...
