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November 9- Knicks game postponed due to black out

November 9, 2019

On this day in 1965 the Knicks were unable to play their game due to a black out. The most notable blackout in sports history is Superbowl XLVII.

November 8-Kings play first game in Arco arena

November 8, 2019

On this day in 1988 the Kings played their first game in Arco arena. The Kings played there until 2016

November 7- Lions and Giants have scoreless tie

November 7, 2019

On this day in 1943 the Lions and Giants played a game that ended in a scoreless tie. This is the only time in NFL history there was a scoreless tie

November 6- Dusty Baker wins NL manager of the year

November 6, 2019

On this day in 1997 Dusty Baker won NL manager of the year. He won NL manager of the year 3 times.

November 5- Lakers start 33 game consecutive win streak

November 5, 2019

On this day in 1971 the Lakers started a 33 game consecutive win streak. To this day no team has matched this record.

November 4- Saints get first shutout victory in franchise history

November 4, 2019

On this day in 1973 the Saints got their first shutout victory in their franchise history. It took them 7 seasons to reach this goal.

November 3- Jerry Rice becomes first player to reach 1,000 receptions

November 3, 2019

On this day in 1996 Jerry Rice became the first player to reach 1,000 receptions. He is one of 12 players to reach this milestone

November 2- Hank Aaron traded to Brewers

November 2, 2019

On this day in 1974 Hank Aaron was traded to the Brewers. He played the 1975 and 1976 seasons with the Brewers

November 1- Derek Jeter hits first home run in November

November 1, 2019

On this day in 2001 Derek Jeter hit the first home run in November. He earned the nickname "Mr.November' for this home run.

October 31- Earl Lloyd becomes first African American to play in an NBA game

October 31, 2019

On this day in 1950 Earl Lloyd became the first African American to play in an NBA game. He played 10 NBA seasons and won a championship in 1955.

October 30- Nolan Ryan throws 100.9 MPH fastball

October 30, 2019

On this day in 1974 Nolan Ryan threw an 100 MPH fastball. At the time he was the only player to throw an 100.9 MPH fastball. At the time it was the fastest...

October 29- Lefty Grove named AL MVP

October 29, 2019

On this day in 1931 Lefty Grove was named the AL MVP. He led the league in wins, win lose percentage, ERA, complete games, shutouts, strikeouts, ERA plus,...

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