Events in Sports History in November 1978

Sports History

Nov 2 Wayne Gretzky is sold to the Edmonton Oilers after just 8 games with the Indianapolis Racers of the WHA (scoring 6 points); scores 104 points in 72 games (both teams combined) and is named WHA rookie of the year

Sports History

Nov 4 3rd annual reentry free-agent draft, Pete Rose, Tommy John, & Darrell Evans, available

Nov 4 Islanders start 15 game undefeated streak (12-0-3)

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Nov 5 Oakland Raider's John Madden becomes 13th coach to win 100 NFL games

Nov 7 Boston Red Sox Jim Rice wins AL MVP
Nov 9 North American Soccer League (NASL) realigns its 24 teams into 6 divisions

Holmes KOs Evangelist

Nov 10 Larry Holmes KOs Alfredo Evangelist in 7 for heavyweight boxing title

Nov 10 NY Yankees trade Lyle, Rajsich, McCall, Heath and Ramos to Texas for Righetti, Mirabella, Beniquez, Jemison and Griffin
Nov 15 Pirates outfielder Dave Parker wins NL MVP
Nov 16 Major Indoor Soccer League holds its 1st draft
Nov 19 "The Miracle at the Meadowlands", Eagles Herman Edwards returns a fumble for a touchdown with 31 seconds left to give Philadelphia a 19-17 victory over the rival New York Giants

Yarborough Wins a Third

Nov 19 28th NASCAR Sprint Cup: Cale Yarborough wins

Nov 21 Bob Horner of Braves wins NL Rookie of Year Award
Nov 26 CFL Grey Cup, CNE Stadium, Toronto: Edmonton Eskimos first of 5 straight titles; beat Montreal Alouettes, 20-13
Nov 28 44th Heisman Trophy Award: Billy Sims, Oklahoma (RB)