November 3
NBA legend with 4th highest point total
In 1962, San Francisco Warrior Wilt Chamberlain scored 72 points against the Los Angeles Lakers, which is the fourth highest point total in NBA History. Chamberlain scored 29 field goals and 14 free throws.
November 4
Another victory by Serena Williams
In 2001, tennis star Serena Williams won the WTA Tour Championship in Munich, Germany. She won after Lindsay Davenport defaulted the final due to a serious knee injury.
November 5
Maddens wins 100 NFL games
In 1978, Oakland Raiders’ John Madden became the 13th coach to win 100 NFL games. His journey to 100 wins was the third fastest in NFL annuals.
November 6
Creator of basketball’s birthday
In 1861, James Naismith was born in Almonte, Ontario. Naismith was a Candian-American physical educator and inventor. He created basketball and invented the football helmet.
November 7
Death of Joe Frazier
In 2011, American boxer Joe Frazier, who was an olympic gold heavyweight champion, died of liver cancer at 67.
November 8
Strawberry signs contract with Los Angeles Dodgers
In 1990, Darryl Strawberry signed a five-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Strawberry would go on to play 17 seasons in Major League Baseball.
November 9
Youngest Chess Champion
In 1985, Garry Kasparov became the youngest ever world chess champion at 22. He won with a 13-11 score over fellow Russian, Anatoly Karpov.
