This Day in Sports History (11/17/2019 – 11/23/2019)
Introduction
November 17th, 1926
The Chicago Blackhawks play their first NHL game in franchise history. The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Toronto Saint Patricks 4-1.
November 18th, 1949
Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers won the National League’s Most Valuable Player Award.
November 19th, 1961
The Houston Oilers George Blanda throws for seven touchdowns versus the New York Titans. The Houston Oilers went on to win that game 49-13.
November 20th, 1977
Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears rushes for an NFL all time record of 275 yards.
November 21st, 1902
The first night football game was played between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Kanaweola AC. The Philadelphia Athletics won 39-0.
November 22nd, 2004
The recently relocated Montreal Expos announced they changed the name of the Major League Baseball franchise to the Washington Nationals.
November 23rd, 1988
Wayne Gretzky scores his 600th career goal in the National Hockey League.