November1976

Events in Sports History in November 1976

Sports History

Nov 4 1st mass-market free-agent reentry draft, Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi, Gullett, Tenace, Fingers, Baylor, Grich & McCovey, available

MLB Right Fielder Reggie Jackson

Sports History

Nov 5 Baltimore Orioles Jim Palmer wins AL Cy Young Award

Baseball Player Jim Palmer

Nov 6 Former Twins relief ace Bill Campbell is 1st free-agent to sign with a new team, joining the Red Sox for $1 million over 4 years
Nov 9 Oakland A's release Billy Williams, ending his Hall of Fame baseball career
Nov 14 Cleveland Browns' Jerry Sherk sets club record with 4 sacks

Barry's Free Throw Streak

Nov 16 Rick Barry (San Francisco), ends then longest NBA free throw streak of 60

NBA Small Forward Rick Barry

Nov 18 MLB New York Yankees sign free agent pitcher Don Gullett

Yarborough Wins Sprint Cup

Nov 21 26th NASCAR Sprint Cup: Cale Yarborough wins

Auto Racer Cale Yarborough

Nov 23 Apneist Jacques Mayol is the first man to reach a depth of 100m undersea without breathing equipment.
Nov 24 NBA Atlanta Hawks end a 28 game road losing streak

Morgan's Second NL MVP

Nov 24 Reds Joe Morgan wins his 2nd straight NL MVP Award

MLB Hall of Fame Infielder and Broadcaster Joe Morgan

O. J. Simpson

Nov 25 O.J. Simpson gains 273 yards for Buffalo vs Detroit

NFL Running Back and Convicted Criminal O.J. Simpson

Nov 27 41st Iron Bowl: Alabama beats Auburn 38-7 in Birmingham
Nov 28 CFL Grey Cup, CNE Stadium, Toronto: Ottawa Rough Riders defeat Saskatchewan Roughriders, 23-20 in a thriller; 53,467 Grey Cup record attendance
Nov 29 NY Yankees sign free agent Reggie Jackson to 5-year contract
Nov 30 42nd Heisman Trophy Award: Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh (RB)

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