Sports History 1863 - Tom King of England defeated American John Heenan and became the first world heavyweight champion. 1987 - Ron Hextall (Philadelphia Flyers) became the first goalie in NHL history to shoot and score a goal. His empty net goal made him only the second goalie to get credit for a goal in the NHL. 1994 - In Los Angeles, 12 alternate jurors were chosen for the O.J. Simpson murder trial. 2000 - Mario Lemieux announced to the Pittsburgh Penguins that he planned to return to the National Hockey League (NHL) as a player at age 35. He would be the first modern owner-player in U.S. pro sports. 2003 - The Orlando Magic ended their 19-game losing streak by beating the Phoenix Suns 105-98. 2004 - In Michigan, five Indiana Pacers and seven fans were charged for various crimes related to a fight that broke out during a Pacers-Pistons game on November 19. |