November is all about basketball and hockey, college football, NASCAR, tennis, UFC, and the start of college basketball. On November 28, many unforgettable sports moments have happened over the years. Here are some highlights:
In 1906, Tommy Burns held onto his heavyweight boxing title with a draw against Jack O’Brien. In 1914, Arthur O’Hara Wood won the Australasian Championship in men’s tennis. Fast forward to 1929, when Ernie Nevers scored 40 points in a single NFL game, setting a record.
In 1938, Davey O’Brien from Texas Christian University won the Heisman Trophy. Hal Newhouser of the Detroit Tigers took home the American League MVP award in 1944. The Iron Bowl in 1953 saw Alabama beat Auburn 10-7, while the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won the Grey Cup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Warren Spahn, a future Hall of Famer, won the Cy Young Award in 1957. Kathy Whitworth dominated women’s golf in 1965, winning the Titleholders Championship by 10 shots. In 1975, Bobby Orr played his last game for the Boston Bruins.
In 1999, Pete Sampras defeated Andre Agassi for his final ATP Tour World Championship title. Tyson Fury made headlines in 2015 by beating Wladimir Klitschko for multiple boxing titles. That same year, Jamie Vardy scored in a draw against Manchester United, marking his 11th consecutive game with a goal, breaking an EPL record.
Three standout athletes from November 28 are Bear Bryant, Tyson Fury, and Jamie Vardy. Bryant is known for his 323 wins and six national championships with Alabama. Fury is a two-time heavyweight boxing champion, and Vardy is a record-breaking striker.
