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[edit] Events
[edit] 1918
- Joe Malone of the Montreal Canadiens became the first scoring leader in the NHL. He had scored 44 goals in 22 games in the first NHL season. His record stood until 1944-45 when 50 goals were scored by Maurice Richard.
[edit] 2005
- Thirty-two years after his death, Jackie Robinson receives the Congressional Gold Medal in the Capitol Rotunda, the highest honor Congress can bestow. The medal is accepted by Rachel Robinson, his widow. Baseball is represented in a way by former Texas Rangers executive George W. Bush. Robinson joins Roberto Clemente, Joe Louis and Jesse Owens as the only athletes among about 300 Gold Medal recipients. Following the ceremony, the Boston Red Sox are honored at the White House for winning the 2004 World Series.
[edit] Debuts
[edit] Births
[edit] 1934
- 1955 Heisman Trophy winner and NFL player Howard "Hopalong" Cassady born in Columbus, Ohio.
