Events in Sports History in November 1949

Robinson NL MVP

Nov 18 NL batting leader (.342) Jackie Robinson wins NL MVP

Veeck Sells Cleveland Indians

Nov 21 Bill Veeck sells MLB Cleveland Indians for $22 million, to fund his divorce settlement

  • Nov 24 Syracuse Nationals beat Anderson Packers, 125-123 in 5 OTs
  • Nov 26 CFL Grey Cup, Varsity Stadium, Toronto: Montreal Alouettes beat Calgary Stampeders, 28-15 for their first Championship