November is all about the NBA and NHL seasons, college football’s end-of-season games, the NASCAR Cup Series Championship, the ATP World Tour Finals, UFC Fight Nights, and the start of college basketball. November 24 has seen many memorable sports moments over the years.
Here are some highlights from this date in sports history:
– 1934: The Sarnia Imperials won their first CFL Grey Cup, beating the Regina Roughriders 20-12.
– 1949: The Syracuse Nationals triumphed over the Anderson Packers 125-123 in a thrilling five-overtime game.
– 1951: The Ottawa Rough Riders claimed their fourth CFL Grey Cup by defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 21-14.
– 1956: Bobby Marrow and Thane Baker brought home gold and silver for the U.S. in the men’s 100-meter final at the Melbourne Olympics.
– 1960: Wilt Chamberlain set a record with 55 rebounds in a single game.
– 1976: Joe Morgan won his second consecutive National League MVP Award.
– 1982: Cal Ripken was named the American League Rookie of the Year.
– 2002: The Montreal Alouettes secured a 25-16 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos, marking head coach Don Matthews’ fifth Grey Cup title.
– 2013: The Saskatchewan Roughriders won their fourth CFL Grey Cup, beating the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23.
Three standout athletes from November 24 are Wilt Chamberlain, John Huarte, and Joe Morgan. Chamberlain was a legendary NBA player known for his size and skill. Huarte’s Heisman win was surprising, given his limited playing time at Notre Dame. Morgan was a fan favorite, winning accolades for his impressive performance on the field.
