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This Day in Sports History (11/24/2019 – 11/30/2019)

Introduction

This Day in Sports History (11/24/2019 – 11/30/2019)

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).