In 1950, the Boston Celtics drafted Chuck Cooper with the 13th overall pick, making him the first black player drafted to play in the NBA.
In 1978, the Phillie Phanatic made its debut.
In 1974, the NFL decided to move the goalposts to the back of the endzone and adopted an sudden death overtime format.
In 2016, Tom Brady’s 4-game suspension for deflategate was reinstated by the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals.
In 2003, Portland Trailblazers head coach Mo Cheeks stepped in to assist the National Anthem singer when she started to falter.
In 1962 Harry Chiti became the first major league player traded for himself.