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Events in Sports History in November 1940

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Nov 5 Walter Johnson, won 416 games for Washington Senators, loses Maryland congressional race (R)

MLB Pitcher Walter Johnson
  • Nov 10 Pittsburgh Steelers & Philadelphia Eagles play one of only 4 penalty free games in NFL history; Steelers win 7-3 at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh
  • Nov 17 Green Bay Packers become 1st NFL team to travel by plane

Tom Harmon's

Nov 25 Football team University of Michigan retires Tom Harmon's #98

American Football Player and Broadcaster Tom Harmon
  • Nov 27 6th Heisman Trophy Award: Tom Harmon, Michigan (HB)
  • Nov 30 CFL Grey Cup (Game 1), Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Ottawa beats Toronto Balmy Beach, 8-2


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