1960 – With a goal and an assist in a win over the Blackhawks, Gordie Howe becomes the NHL’s all-time leading scorer with 947 career points. 1966 – Chicago is granted an NBA expansion franchise, its third franchise up to this point.  1966 – Bobby Hull becomes the first player in Blackhawks history to score 300 career goals. 1970 – Curt Flood files a…

NBA Schedule - 1/15 Grizzlies at Magic - 1:00Suns at Pistons - 6:00Celtics at Heat - 6:30Thunder at Rockets - 6:30Bucks at Spurs - 7:00Jazz at Mavericks - 7:30Knicks at Warriors - 9:00Hawks at Trail Blazers - 9:00Hornets at Lakers - 9:30   NHL Schedule - 1/15 Canadiens at Sabres - 6:00Flyers at Penguins - 6:00Sharks at Capitals - 6:00Canucks at Blue Jackets -…

1892 – The rules of basketball are first published in \"Triangle Magazine,\" which was written by James Naismith. 1934 – New York Yankee slugger Babe Ruth, nearing the end of his career signs a one-year contract for $35,000. Which turned out to be a pay cut of $17,000. 1939 – The first NFL All-Star Game (now known as the Pro Bowl), was held at…

1943 – Alex Smart of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the first player in NHL history to record a hat trick in their first career game. Smart accomplished the feat in a 5-1 win over the Blackhawks. 1946 – The Boston Yanks select Notre Dame’s Frank Dancewicz with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. 1951 – The first official NFL Pro Bowl is…

1962 – Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlin scores 73 points in the Warrior’s 135-117 win over the Chicago Packers. At that time it is the most points scored in an NBA regulation game, and remains tied third for highest total. 1968 – Minnesota North Star player Bill Masterson suffers head injuries during a game and dies two days later, becoming the fist player to die…

1918 – Montreal Canadian’s center Joe Malone scores five goals in a 9-4 win over Ottawa to become the first 20 goal scorer in NHL history. 1946 – The NFL Champs Cleveland Rams given permission to move to Los Angeles.   1951 – Ezzard Charles TKO’s Lee Oma in 10 rounds for the Heavyweight Boxing Title. During his career he defeated numerous Hall of Fame…

1915 – Jacob Ruppert and Colonal Tillinghast Houston Purchase the New York Yankees for $460,000. Rupport pays his portion in cash. 1960 – Unknown to a lot of boxing fans, LaMar Clark sets a pro boxing record of 44 consecutive knockouts.  Twenty eight of which were registered in the first round. 1967 – San Diego is granted an NBA franchise called the Rockets. The…

1965 – 15th NFL Pro Bowl at Los Angeles Coliseum. Western Conference defeats the Eastern Conference 34-14. MVPs Minnesota Viking quarterback Fran Tarkenton and Detroit Lions Defensive back Terry Barr. 1967 – NBA holds its 17th All-Star Game. West beats the East 135-120 at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Rick Barry of the San Francisco Warriors wins the MVP. 1982 – The Iconic Moment…

1811 – The first recorded Woman’s Golf Tournament takes place in Musselburgh, East Lothian Scotland.  1903 – Frank Farrell and Bill Devery Puchase the American League’s Baltimore baseball franchise for $18,000 and move to New York City. Later become the Yankees. 1942 – In his 20th defence of his title, Joe Louis KOs Buddy Baer in the first round of their match to retain the…

1913 –  The New York Yankees hire Frank Chance as their new manager. 1945 – A new record is set as the Kentucky Wildcats defeat Arkansas State 75-6. Thus becoming the first to hold a team to just six points in a game. 1947 – Toronto Maple Leaf’s rookie Howie Meeker scores five goals in a single game and later won the league award…