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This Day in Sports History (11/24/2019 – 11/30/2019)
Introduction
November 24th, 1960
- Wilt Chamberlain sets an incredible NBA record by achieving 55 rebounds in a single game.
November 25th, 1980
- Sugar Ray Leonard triumphs over Duran, reclaiming his WBC welterweight championship title in a thrilling match.
November 26th, 1896
- In a historic event, the University of Chicago narrowly triumphed over the University of Michigan with a score of 7-6 during the first major indoor football game.
November 27th, 1947
- Joe DiMaggio secures his third Most Valuable Player Award, edging past Ted Williams by a mere single vote.
November 28th, 1925
- During an intense NHL match, goaltender Georges Vezina experiences a sudden collapse.
November 29th, 1934
- In the inaugural nationally broadcasted NFL game, the Chicago Bears emerge victorious against the Detroit Lions.
November 30th, 1959
- Joe Foss is appointed as the inaugural commissioner of the American Football League (AFL).