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1920 - The National Football League is organized in Canton, Ohio, USA.

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1928 - Pitcher Ray Boggs hits three batters in one inning.

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1937 - First NFL game in Washington, DC; Washington Redskins beat New York Giants 13-3.

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1950 - San Francisco 49ers (formerly AAFC) play first NFL game, lose 21-17.

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1954 - Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano knocks out Ezzard Charles in eight rounds.

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1956 - New York Yankees clinch pennant #22 on Mickey Mantle's 50th homer of the year.

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1961 - Minnesota Vikings' first NFL game (beat Chicago Bears 37-13).

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1964 - Mickey Mantle gets hits number 1999, 2000 and 2001.

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1967 - New Orleans Saints' first NFL game, they lose to Los Angeles Rams 27-13.

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1968 - Gaylord Perry (San Francisco Giants) no-hits Saint Louis Cardinals, 1-0.

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