November 10
Dan Marino becomes the first to pass 50,000 yards
In 1996, according to the Orlando Sentinel, the Miami Dolphins’ Dan Marino became the first quarterback in football history to reach 50,000 passing yards when he completed a 36-yard pass to wide receiver O.J. McDuffie. During the second quarter, the Dolphins had a 37-13 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
November 11
Knicks play Madison Square Garden
In 1946, according to the NBA Encyclopedia, the New York Knickerbockers — now the New York Knicks — played their first game at Madison Square Garden.
November 12
Richard Petty wins NASCAR Sprint Cup
In 1972, according to Athlon Sports, NASCAR driver Richard Petty won his 22nd NASCAR Sprint Cup. Simultaneously, on this day in 1975, he won his 25th NASCAR Sprint Cup.
November 13
The National Bowling Association organized in NYC
In 1875, according to the United States Bowling congress, the National Bowling Association was founded by 27 local clubs in New York City to standardize rules for 10-pin bowling, setting the ball size and the distance between the foul line and the pins, but failing to agree on other rules; it was superseded in 1895 by the American Bowling Congress.
November 14
Don Shula becomes coach with most wins in NFL history
In 1993, according to USA Today, Don Shula, best known for his time being the longtime head coach of the Miami Dolphins, won his 325th game against the Philadelphia Eagles,surpassing George Halas of the Chicago Bears as the coach with the most wins.
November 15
Roger Clemens wins sixth Cy Young Award
In 2001, according to The New York Times, Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees won a record sixth Cy Young Award, becoming the first pitcher to win the award with three teams. He was named the Cy Young winner while with the Boston Red Sox in 1986, 1987 and 1991, and with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1997 and 1998.
November 16
New York Rangers defeat Montreal Maroons 1-0 in their first game
In 1926, according to the Bleacher Report, the New York Rangers played their first game on Nov. 16, 1926 in Madison Square Garden against the Montreal Maroons. The Rangers would go on to defeat the Maroons 1-0.
