This Day in Sports

1953 Heisman winner John Lattner

December 1, 1953 49

Historic Kick: Rechichar’s 56-Yard FG Stands for 17 Years

September 27, 1953 47

Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb Highlight 1927 Opening Day

April 17, 1953 63

Lakers Top Knicks for NBA Crown

April 10, 1953 60

1952 Heisman winner Billy Vessels

December 9, 1952 53

Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Bobby Shantz the American League Most Valuable Player

November 12, 1952 43

July 28, 1952: The NCAA national office moves from Chicago to Kansas City, Missouri.

July 28, 1952 53

Toronto Maple Leafs first to win three straight Cups

April 16, 1952 55

Red Wings Clinch Stanley Cup Glory

April 15, 1952 54

Jan. 11, 1952: A limited television plan is adopted.

January 11, 1952 51