This Day in Sports History (3/29/2020 – 4/4/2020)
Introduction
March 29th, 1966
Boxer Muhammad Ali defeated George Chuvalo in 15 rounds for heavyweight title.
March 30th, 1940
University of Indiana defeated University of Kansas 60 to 42 to win the second NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
March 31st, 1995
The first baseball game ever played at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.
April 1st, 1938
Boxer Joe Louis knocked out Harry Thomas in 5 rounds for heavyweight title.
April 2nd, 1990
University of Nevada Las Vegas defeated Duke University 103 to 73 to win the 52nd NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.
April 3rd, 1868
A Hawaiian surfs largest wave ever as he rode a 50 foot tidal wave.
April 4th, 1986
Wayne Gretzky sets an NHL record as he records his 213th point of the season.