This Day in Sports

Larry Costello of the Syracuse Nationals scored 32

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Dec. 6, 1961: Syracuse running back Ernie Davis becomes the first Black athlete to win the Heisman Trophy.

December 6, 1961 51

Syracuse running back Ernie Davis becomes the first black athlete to win the Heisman Trophy.

November 28, 1961 45

Record Rampage: Jim Brown’s 242-Yard, 4-TD Showcase Stuns Eagles

November 19, 1961 46

Warren Spahn fires no hitter at 40

April 28, 1961 48

Elgin Baylor Sets Playoff record with 61 Points

April 14, 1961 53

Bill Regan’s Wins

March 13, 1961 48

Jan. 11, 1961: The National Collegiate Boxing Championships are abolished.

January 11, 1961 48

AFL’s First Champions: Billy Cannon Leads Oilers Past Chargers 24–16

January 1, 1961 42

Bernard King scored a franchise-record 60 points for

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