Events in Sports History in January 1950

Sawchuk's 1st Shutout

Jan 15 Red Wings' rookie goalie Terry Sawchuk records his first of 115 career NHL shutouts, as Detroit beats the New York Rangers, 1-0 at Madison Square Garden

Feller Takes Pay Cut

Jan 18 Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller, after 15-14 season, takes $20,000 salary cut to $45,000; pay cut is Feller's own suggestion

Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Bob Feller

Jan 20 1950 NFL Draft: Leon Hart from University of Notre Dame first pick by Detroit Lions
Jan 23 AP picks "Miracle Braves" of 1914 as greatest sports upset
Jan 23 NFL rule changes open way for 2-platoon system (offense & defense)

Robinson's Record Contract

Jan 24 Jackie Robinson signs highest contract ($35,000) in Dodger history

Sedgman Beats McGregor

Jan 30 Australian Championships Men's Tennis: Frank Sedgman retains title; beats fellow Australian Ken McGregor 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1

Brough Defeats Hart

Jan 30 Australian Championships Women's Tennis: In an all-American final Louise Brough beats Doris Hart 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 for her only Australian singles title