Events in Sports History in November 1961

  • Nov 5 NFL St Louis Cardinals' Bill Stacy, returns 2 interceptions for TDs vs Dallas Cowboys
  • Nov 6 US government issues a stamp honoring 100th birthday of James Naismith (invented game of basketball - actually Canadian)
  • Nov 9 PGA eliminates caucasians only rule

Maris AL MVP

Nov 15 Roger Maris is voted AL MVP

Banda's 7 touchdowns

Nov 19 Houston Oilers quarterback George Blanda passes for 7 touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of NY Titans at Jeppesen Stadium, Houston

Robinson NL MVP

Nov 22 Frank Robinson, Cincinnati Reds outfielder, selected as NL MVP

Pettit's Free Throw Record

Nov 22 St. Louis Hawk Bob Pettit sets NBA record, hitting 19 of 19 free throws

Bob Cousy

Nov 25 NBA's Bob Cousy becomes 2nd player to score 15,000 points

  • Nov 26 Pro Baseball Rules Committee votes 8-1 against legalizing the spitball

Howe 1st to 1,000 Games

Nov 27 Gordie Howe becomes 1st to play in 1,000 NHL games

  • Nov 30 Billy Williams of the Cubs is voted NL Rookie of Year