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1951 Heisman winner Dick Kazmaier

December 8, 1951 0 76
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Lefty O’Doul’s All-Stars lose 3 – 1 to a Pacific League All-Star team for the second time in history

November 13, 1951 0 58
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Oct. 1, 1951: Walter Byers becomes the first full-time executive director of the NCAA after serving since 1947 as part-time executive assistant.

October 1, 1951 0 77
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Historic Air Assault: Van Brocklin’s 554 Yards and 5 TDs Stun New York

September 28, 1951 0 73
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Toronto beats Montreal in OT Classic for the Cup

April 21, 1951 0 95
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Ezzard Charles Scores

March 7, 1951 0 83
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Jan. 12, 1951: The “Sanity Code” is revised (financial aid and enforcement provisions).

January 12, 1951 0 86
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Dolph Schayes of Syracuse pulled down 35 rebounds

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1950 Heisman winner Vic Janowicz

December 7, 1950 0 83
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Birthday Brilliance: Fears’ NFL-Record 18 Receptions Stun Packers in 1950

December 3, 1950 0 89
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