November is all about basketball, hockey, college football, NASCAR, tennis, UFC, and the start of college basketball. On November 29, many memorable sports moments have happened over the years. Here are some highlights:
– 1894: Alabama defeated Auburn 18-0 in the third Iron Bowl.
– 1909: Australasia won the International Lawn Tennis Challenge.
– 1924: Queen’s University beat Toronto Balmy Beach 11-3 to win their third straight Grey Cup.
– 1934: The Chicago Bears won 19-16 against the Detroit Lions in the first NFL game broadcast nationally.
– 1947: The Toronto Argonauts edged out the Winnipeg Blue Bombers 10-9 for their eighth Grey Cup title.
– 1952: Alabama won the 17th Iron Bowl 21-0 against Auburn.
– 1960: Navy’s Joe Bellino took home the Heisman Trophy.
– 1966: The Oakland Coliseum hosted its first NBA game, with the Warriors beating the Bulls 108-101.
– 1987: Joe Montana set an NFL record with 22 consecutive completed passes.
– 1992: Doug Flutie led the Calgary Stampeders to a 24-10 Grey Cup victory, earning MVP honors.
– 2008: Alabama won the 73rd Iron Bowl 36-0, their first win in seven years.
– 2021: Lionel Messi won his seventh Ballon d’Or award.
Three standout athletes from November 29 are Doug Flutie, Àlex Corretja, and Lionel Messi. Flutie is known for his famous “Hail Mary” pass in college football. Corretja, a former tennis star, reached No. 2 in the world and won 17 titles. Messi continues to shine as one of the greatest in soccer history.
