1942: He almost became part of the White Sox. Jackie Robinson had a tryout with the team in Pasadena, California. While praised for his talents, Robinson did not receive a contract.
1953: They dethroned the champs. The Indiana men’s basketball team edged out Kansas 69–68 in the national title game. It was the Hoosiers’ second naty.
1981: Talk about an explosive start. Buffalo recorded nine goals in the first period. They ultimately went on to crush Toronto 14–4.
Birthdays in the sports world today . . . Former San Francisco Warriors shooting guard Jeff Mullins is 84. Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame center Guy Carbonneau is 66. Former Atlanta Falcons receiver Andre Rison is 59. Boston Bruins Hall of Fame defenseman Zdeno Chara is 49. Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto and former Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick are both 35.