1942 – Branch Rickey is named President and GM of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1949 – The White Sox trade for Nellie Fox. Fox would go on to play for the Sox until 1963, making the All-Star team 12 times, winning the MVP in 1959 and would end up being inducted into the Hall...

1924 – The White Sox and New York Giants play in an exhibition game in Dublin, Ireland. Fewer than 20 people attend. 1950 – University of Nevada punter Pat Brody sets an NCAA record by booting a 99 yard punt. 1962 – New York Giants quarterback YA Tittle throws for...

1963 – Gordie Howe scores career goal #544, tying Maurice “Rocket” Richard for the most in NHL history. 1973 – The University of Alabama sets an NCAA football record with 823 yards of total offense as part of a 77-6 win over Virginia Tech. The Crimson Tide ran for 743...

1863 – The Football Association is formed, creating the sport of soccer.  1950 – Branch Rickey resigns as president of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1951 – Joe Louis loses his final fight, falling to Rocky Marciano via TKO in the eighth round. Louis’ career ends with a 66-3...

1968 – The US men’s basketball team beats Yugoslavia 65-50 to win the gold medal at the Mexico City Olympics. 1973 – The Cubs trade Fergie Jenkins to the Rangers for Bill Madlock and Vic Harris. 1973 – The Giants trade slugger Willie McCovey to the Padres. 1990 –...

1960 – Detroit Lions kicker Jim Martin becomes the first kicker in NFL history to make two field goals over 50 yards in the same game. 1963 – The Yankees hire Yogi Berra as manager. 1974 – The Cubs trade six-time All-Star Billy Williams to the Oakland A’s for three...

1964 – The Braves ask the National League for permission to move from Milwaukee to Atlanta. 1972 – A day after setting an NBA record by scoring 58 points in a quarter, the Buffalo Braves set another NBA record. This time it’s the record for fewest points in a quarter...

1944 – The fewest amount of passes are attempted in a college football game as Maryland and Michigan State combine for one pass attempt (from Maryland) in an 8-0 Michigan State win. 1963 – Jim Brown sets the NFL single season rushing record with 1,863 yards. 1968 –...