This Day in Sports

June 23, 1972: President Richard Nixon signs Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. The landmark legislation leads to new opportunities for women and girls to participate in athletics.

June 23, 1972 56

Chamberlain’s Philadelphia Sets Record

March 26, 1972 53

Connie Hawkins Makes History

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Dallas Dominates: Staubach Leads Cowboys to 24–3 Super Bowl VI Victory

January 16, 1972 33

Kareem, Bucks End Lakers’ 33-Game Win Streak

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Jan.  8, 1972: Freshman eligibility in basketball and football is approved.

January 8, 1972 52

The Los Angeles Lakers posted a 122-106 victory

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Historic Marathon: Miami Beats Kansas City in NFL’s Longest Game

December 25, 1971 41

Record Breaker: Houston’s Dual TD Returns Cement All-Time INT Return Mark

December 19, 1971 46

Los Angeles defeated Atlanta 104-95 at the Forum

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