Back in Time: November 2

Back in Time: November 2
Back in Time: November 2 /

Back in Time: November 2

Red Auerbach

Red Auerbach
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Red Auerbach makes his professional coaching debut for the Washington Capitols in a 50-33 road win over the Detroit Falcons.

Steve Carlton

Steve Carlton
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After leading the league in victories (27), ERA (1.97), starts (41), complete games (30), and strikeouts (310), Steve Carlton wins the NL's Cy Young Award.

Hank Aaron

 Hank Aaron
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The Braves trade Hank Aaron to the Brewers for Dave May and Roger Alexander. The move allows the all-time career home run champ to finish his career in Milwaukee, the city in which he started in the majors.

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson
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A Mexican radio station erroneously reports that Mike Tyson had died in a car crash.

Magic Johnson

Magic Johnson
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Magic Johnson retires from the NBA again, this time for good because of fear due to his HIV infection.

Born on this Day

Born on this Day
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Ken Rosewall (1934) David Knapp (1941) Willie McGee (1958) Bruce Baumgartner (1960) Jeff Tedford (1961) Kevin Gogan (1964) Orlando Merced (1966) Chris Port (1967) Dwayne Gordon (1969) Jason Smith (1973) Orlando Cabrera (1974) Sidney Ponson (1976) Wilson Betemit (1981) Roddy White (1981) Yunel Escobar (1982)


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