This Day in Sports History (11/29/2020 – (12/5/2020)

Introduction

November 29th, 1934

• In a historic moment, the Chicago Bears triumphed over the Detroit Lions in the first NFL game ever broadcasted nationwide.

November 30th, 1948

• The Negro National League, a vital part of American baseball history, officially dissolved.

December 1st, 1971

• Although the Chicago Cubs released Ernie Banks from his player contract, they immediately brought him back on board as a coach.

December 2nd, 1993

• The Houston Rockets matched the NBA's record by winning their first 15 games of the season consecutively.

December 3rd, 1956

• In his collegiate debut, Wilt Chamberlain made an impressive mark by scoring 52 points.

December 4th, 1920

• The inaugural professional football playoff game took place at Polo Grounds Stadium, featuring a close match between Buffalo and Canton, ending with a score of 7 to 3.

December 5th, 1908

• The University of Pittsburgh was the pioneer in introducing numerals on football uniforms, marking a change in the sport.

Written by: David Green