This Day in Sports History (10/27/2019 – 11/02/2019)
Introduction
October 27th, 2004
The Boston Red Sox beat the Saint Louis Cardinals to win the 2004 World Series for the first time 1918.
October 28th, 1959
The Buffalo Bills are added to the AFL
October 29th, 1960
Cassius Clay’s (Muhammad Ali) fights in his first professional fight as he defeated Tunney Hunsaker in six rounds.
October 30th, 2008
The Philadelphia Phillies win the 2008 World Series by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays four games to one game.
October 31st, 1988
First Monday Night Football Game (NFL) is played. The Indianapolis Colts defeated the Denver Broncos with the final score of 55-23.
November 1st, 1924
The Boston Bruins are founded to become the first United States of America based NHL franchise.
November 2nd, 1969
The NFL record for most touchdown passes is set at 12 as the St. Louis Rams Charlie Johnson and the New Orleans Saints Billy Kramer both threw 6 touchdown receptions.