Jan. 19 – Tour de France announced
In 1903, the Tour de France bike race was announced. The bike race is primarily held in France but sometimes travels short distances in or through other countries. The tournament consists of 21 different stages and takes place typically in the summer over the course of 23 days.
Jan. 20 – Wilt Chamberlain makes fifteen field goals in one game
Wilt Chamberlain, an American basketball player, made fifteen field goals in one game against the Lakers in 1967. Chamberlain made the third most field goals in NBA history during his career and held the record until LeBron James surpassed him in 2021.
Jan. 21 – Boston Bruins become the first NHL team to have four different players break records
During the 1970-1971 season, the Boston Bruins were the first team in the NHL to have four different players score 100 goals in a single season. Only one other team in NHL history, the Pittsburgh Penguins, were able to repeat the feat during their 1992-1993 season.
Jan. 22 – The National Association of Baseball Players (NABBP) was founded
In 1857, the National Association of Baseball Players (NABBP) was founded in New York. It was the first organization to assemble to manage national baseball teams and game rules. However, the organization became effectively defunct by 1871 due to a lack of teams and eventually the rise of other baseball clubs and organizations.
Jan. 23 – The US National Archery Association is formed
The US National Archery Association was formed in Indiana in 1879. Today, the association is known simply as USA Archery, and is headquartered in Colorado. It was formed to promote the sport and safety measures of professional archery.
Jan. 24 – World’s oldest badminton club forms in England
Newcastle University, in England, formed their badminton club in 1900, making it the oldest of its kind. The club continues to thrive today, boasting opportunities for intense training and game opportunities on their webpage. The club has five teams competing in the BUCS league, composed of three men’s teams and two women’s teams.
Jan. 25 – NY Yankees sold after Ruppert brewery mismanagement
In 1945, the New York Yankees were sold by Ruppert estate after it was found that they were mismanaging their brewery. The team was sold to Del Webb, Dan Topping and Larry MacPhail for $2.8 million dollars, equal to over $40 million dollars today.
