November is all about the NBA and NHL seasons, college football’s final games, the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, ATP World Tour Finals, UFC Fight Nights, and the kickoff of college basketball. November 4 has seen many memorable sports moments over the years.
Here are some highlights from November 4:
– 1924: California legalized professional boxing.
– 1930: Racehorse Phar Lap won the Melbourne Cup with the shortest odds ever.
– 1951: The U.S. team, led by Sam Snead, won the Ryder Cup.
– 1959: Ernie Banks of the Cubs won his second consecutive National League MVP.
– 1972: The Los Angeles Kings scored three goals in just 45 seconds against the New York Islanders.
– 1973: Stan Mikita of the Chicago Blackhawks reached 1,000 career NHL points.
– 1975: Jim Palmer won his second Cy Young Award.
– 1980: The New York Islanders began a 15-game unbeaten streak.
– 1983: The Washington Capitals secured their first NHL overtime win.
– 2001: Serena Williams won the WTA Tour Championships after Lindsay Davenport withdrew due to injury.
– 2001: The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed their first World Series title, defeating the Yankees.
– 2009: The Yankees won their 27th World Series title against the Phillies.
Three standout athletes from November 4 are Sam Snead, Ernie Banks, and Lucie Šafářová. Snead was famous for his smooth swing and won seven major championships. Banks, known as “Mr. Cub,” was a legendary player for the Chicago Cubs and the first Black player to win back-to-back MVPs. Šafářová is a talented Czech tennis player who has made her mark in the sport.
