This Day in Sports

Elgin Baylor Sets Record

October 13, 2025 53

1947 Heisman winner Johnny Lujack

December 4, 1947 48

June 20-21, 1947: The first National Collegiate Baseball Championship is played in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where California defeats a Yale squad that includes future President George H.W. Bush.

June 21, 1947 65

Philadelphia Warriors win ABA Title

April 22, 1947 48

Jackie Robinson debuts

April 15, 1947 50

Jan. 6, 1947: Research of head and spinal football injuries is funded. 

January 6, 1947 48

The Chicago Stags defeated the Cleveland Rebels 88-70

October 17, 2025 49

Joe Fulks of the Philadelphia Warriors set what

October 17, 2025 47

1946 Heisman winner Glenn Davis

December 3, 1946 53

Historic Victory: Cleveland Captures Inaugural AAFC Title Behind Graham

November 22, 1946 47