Jan. 14, 1981: James Frank of Lincoln University (Missouri) is the first African American to be elected NCAA president. January 14, 1981 43
Jan. 13, 1981: A governance plan that includes women’s athletics programs and services within the NCAA structure is approved. January 13, 1981 44
Don Zimmer is named manager of the Texas Rangers, becoming the 10th manager in the club’s nine-year history. November 12, 1980 42
