This Day In Sports History – November 28th

All of the biggest sporting moments in history that took place on November 28th.

Nov 28, 2018, 12:00 AM Updated: May 23, 2024, 9:58 am

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1895 – America’s 1st auto race from Chicago to Evanston and back. Six cars raced 55 miles, with an average speed of seven miles-per-hour.

1925 – NHL goalie Georges Vezina collapses during game, dies 4 months later.

1929 – Fullback Ernie Nevers sets NFL record for most points scored in a game, scoring all 40 of the Cardinals’ 40-7 win over the Chicago Bears.

1938 – 4th Heisman Trophy awarded to Davey O’Brien, quarterback for Texas Christian.

Matt George

Matt George is a former writer/editor for Sactown Sports 1140.

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