Events in Sports History in November 1965

Nov 1 Ernie Terrell retains WBA heavyweight boxing title; beats Canadian George Chuvalo in 15 round points decision in Toronto

Sports History

Nov 2 Craig Breedlove driving FIA-legal four-wheeler, Sonic I, breaks land speed record with a two-run average of 555.483 mph (893.963 km/h) at the Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah

Baseball Record

Nov 3 Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax is named Cy Young Award winner by a unanimous vote and for a third time; posts 26-8 record, 1.73 ERA and record-shattering 382 strikeouts

Nov 9 1st NY Knick game postponed (black-out) vs St Louis

Mays NL MVP

Nov 9 Willie Mays named NL MVP

Nov 15 Craig Breedlove sets land speed record (600.601 mph-966.57 kph)
Nov 17 William Eckert is unanimously elected commissioner of baseball

Ali vs. Patterson

Nov 22 In his second title defense, Muhammad Ali scores 12th-round KO of Floyd Patterson at Las Vegas Convention Center to retain his world heavyweight boxing championship

Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali

Nov 23 31st Heisman Trophy Award: Mike Garrett, Southern Cal (RB)
Nov 26 Dodgers 2nd baseman Jim Lefebvre is voted NL Rookie of Year
Nov 27 1966 NFL Draft: University of Texas linebacker Tommy Nobis #1 pick by Atlanta Falcons
Nov 27 30th Iron Bowl: Alabama beats Auburn 30-3 in Birmingham
Nov 27 CFL Grey Cup, CNE Stadium, Toronto: Hamilton Tiger-Cats defeat Winn Blue Bombers, 22-16; strong winds meant all scoring occurred by the team going with the wind