Nov. 4
Today in sports history
Today is Nov. 4. On this date in:
1923 : Chicago Bears founder, co-coach and player George Halas returned a Jim Thorpe fumble 98 yards for a touchdown in a 26-0 victory over the Oorang Indians, setting an NFL record that stood for 49 years.
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1951 : The United States captured the Ryder Cup at Pinehurst, defeating Great Britain 9½-2½ with a team led by Sam Snead.
1959 : Chicago Cubs slugger Ernie Banks was named National League MVP for the second consecutive season after another power-filled year at shortstop.
1961 : Philadelphia Warriors star Wilt Chamberlain began an NBA-record streak of 65 consecutive…
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