NOVEMBER 12

1892—William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic Association against the Pittsburgh Athletic Club. Heffelfinger doesn’t disappoint his bosses as he returns a fumble for a touchdown to give Allegheny a 4-0 victory.

1920—Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis is hired as the first commissioner of baseball.

1950—Gene Roberts of the New York Giants rushes for 218 yards and a touchdown against the Chicago Cardinals.

1967—Travis Williams of Green Bay returns two kickoffs for t...

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