On This Day

William G. Tierney became the first college lacrosse coach to win an NCAA DI Championship west of the Eastern Time Zone.

IOC session in Sofia, Bulgaria recognized volleyball as an Olympic sport and FIVB as the sole worldwide Volleyball governing body in all its disciplines.

The Detroit Lions played their first NFL game, they beat the New York Giants 9-0 at University of Detroit Stadium.

Willie Mays became the second MLB player to reach the 600 home run mark for his career, Babe Ruth was the only other one at the time.

Mickey Mantle hits final career homer number 536, he played his entire 18-year career with the Yankees, and won three American League MVP titles.

Joe Louis fought challenger Tami Mauriello he had already been heavyweight champion of the world for over nine years, he knocked him out in the first round.

Jackie Robinson, was named rookie of the year by The Sporting News , the publication was founded by in St. Louis by Alfred H. Spink.

Future NBA great and Hall of Famer Elgin Gay Baylor was bornin Washington DC , he had two basketball-playing brothers, Sal and Kermit.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain wins his 30th game of the season as the Tigers defeat the A's, he is the first 30-game winner in the MLB since 1938.

The 34-year-old Willie MaysÕs 47th home run of the season and was his 500th of his career.