November is an exciting month for sports fans. The NBA and NHL seasons are in full swing, college football is wrapping up, and the NASCAR Cup Series Championship is happening. We also have the ATP World Tour Finals, UFC Fight Nights, and the start of college basketball.
November 9 has seen many memorable sports moments over the years. Here are some highlights:
– 1907: The Edmonton Rugby Football Club lost its first game to Calgary City Rugby Football Club, 26-5.
– 1950: Eddie Sawyer, manager of the Phillies, was named Manager of the Year.
– 1965: Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants won the National League MVP.
– 1977: George Foster of the Cincinnati Reds took home the National League MVP Award.
– 1982: Robin Yount of the Brewers won the American League MVP unanimously, and Sugar Ray Leonard announced his first retirement.
– 1984: Larry Holmes won the heavyweight boxing title with a technical knockout of Bonecrusher Smith.
– 1996: Notre Dame defeated Boston College, 48-21, in the College Football Holy War, and Evander Holyfield knocked out Mike Tyson to regain the WBA heavyweight title.
– 2008: Venus Williams won her first year-ending title at the WTA.
– 2021: Julia Hawkins, at 105 years old, set a world record for the 100 meters at the Senior Olympic Games.
Two standout athletes from November 9 are Roman Anderson and Evander Holyfield. Anderson holds records at Houston for field goals and kicking points. Holyfield is known for being the only boxer to win the heavyweight championship four times and the undisputed championship in two weight classes.
