On this day in 1952, George Mikan went for a career-high 61 points as he led the Minneapolis Lakers over the Rochester Royals 91-81 in a double-overtime affair. Mikan was the first true superstar in the NBA's history, and led the Minneapolis Lakers to five championships before they moved to Los Angeles. In his first... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1903, a new bicycle race was announced. It was called the Tour de France. It was created in order for a French newspaper to gain popularity over their competitor. If it weren't for the "Dreyfus Affair" (one of the biggest political scandals in French history), the Tour de France would probably... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1958, Willie O'Ree became the first African-American to play in the NHL. O'Ree was a 22-year-old when he made his NHL debut for the Boston Bruins. Boston was up against Montreal, where they would go on to win 3-0. Later in his life during an interview, O'Ree admitted he thought there... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1916, Rodman Wanamaker organized a lunch that would shape the golf world like never before. The Taplow Club at the Martinique Hotel in New York City would play host to a meeting, where Wanamaker wanted to discuss the formation of a new golfers association. That golfers association would later be known... Continue Reading →
On this day in 2013, LeBron James set yet another NBA record. This time, he would become the youngest player in NBA history to score 20,000 career points. LeBron was 28-years-old when he broke the late Kobe Bryant's previous record of youngest player to score 20,000 career points (29 years, 122 days). He passed Bryant... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1892, the original rules for the game os basketball were published in the Springfield College school newspaper. The creator of the game James Naismith, invented the game inside a gymnasium at Springfield College in Massachusetts 1891. A few months later, the original 13 rules for the game were published. 1. The... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1961, Willard Dewveall became the first NFL player to switch to the AFL. The National Football League (NFL) is the premiere professional football league in America, and has been for a century. There have been attempts for rival leagues in the past, however many have never reached the pedigree or status... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1999, Michael Jordan announced his second retirement from professional basketball during the 1998-99 NBA lockout season. Jordan's first retirement from professional basketball was in 1993, six years before his second retirement. After his first retirement, Jordan returned to the Chicago Bulls for another series of championships. Of course this would not... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1958, the NCAA rules committee approved the two-point conversion in college football. Traditionally, after a touchdown was scored, the scoring team would kick a field goal in order to gain one extra point commonly called a "PAT" or point after touchdown. The NCAA's eleven-man rules committee unanimously approved of a two-point... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1960, LaMar Clark set a boxing record for most consecutive knockouts at 44. LaMar Clark was born in Cedar City, Utah in 1934, and fought in the heavyweight division. Despite his incredible record, not all of his wins were sanctioned, and not all wins were against the highest quality of opponents.... Continue Reading →
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