Sunday, November 21, 2010

On this Day.....

Today in
Sports History

1934 - The New York Yankees purchased the contract of Joe DiMaggio from San Francisco of the Pacific Coast League.




1959 - Major league baseball lifted the ban on inter-league trade.



1964 - The Detroit Red Wings began a streak of 47 straight wins when leading after two periods. The streak ended on January 23, 1966.


Walter "Sweetness" Payton


1977 - Walter Payton (Chicago Bears) ran for an NFL record 275 yards against the Minnesota Vikings.




1982 - The National Football League (NFL) resumed its season following a 57-day player's strike.

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