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Sports & History OW

@sportshistoryow

Sports and History is an elective social studies class for juniors and seniors at Oshkosh West High School under the direction of Mr. John Burke.

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RECORD SMASHED! The announced attendance at the Nebraska-Omaha match is 92,003 which obliterates the college volleyball record 5 times over. This breaks the mark for women’s sporting event in the US (90,185), in Memorial Stadium (91,585) and any women’s sporting event (91,648).

WIHistoricalSociety (@wishistory) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On Sept. 3, 1970, Green Bay Packers coach, Vince Lombardi. Served as coach & general manager for #Packers (1959-1967). Directed team to 5 @nfl championships in 7 years. His 1966 &1967 teams won 1st 2 Super Bowls. Learn more: wihist.org/45J2h84 📸: Journal Sentinel WHI Image ID 91273

On Sept. 3, 1970, <a href="/packers/">Green Bay Packers</a> coach, Vince Lombardi. Served as coach &amp; general manager for #Packers (1959-1967). Directed team to 5 @nfl championships in 7 years. His 1966 &amp;1967 teams won 1st 2 Super Bowls. Learn more: wihist.org/45J2h84 📸: <a href="/journalsentinel/">Journal Sentinel</a> WHI Image ID 91273
Billie Jean King (@billiejeanking) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Battle of the Sexes was played 50 years ago today. More than a tennis match, it was a catalyst for social change & one of the most important days of my life. We have come a long way since 1973, but we are not done yet. Let's keep going for it. 📷:Getty Images Sport #BOTS50

The Battle of the Sexes was played 50 years ago today.

More than a tennis match, it was a catalyst for social change &amp; one of the most important days of my life. 

We have come a long way since 1973, but we are not done yet. 

Let's keep going for it. 

📷:<a href="/GettySport/">Getty Images Sport</a> 

#BOTS50
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Today in 1936: Packers capture fourth NFL title -- and first in the playoff format -- with a 21-6 win over the Boston "Redskins" at New York's Polo Grounds. Arnie Herber connects with Don Hutson and Milt Gantenbein on TD passes. Green Bay's defense holds Boston to 116 net yards.

Bob Kendrick (@nlbmprez) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Proud day for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum as former Negro Leagues great, Larry Doby, was honored with the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal. Larry Doby, Jr accepted the medal from Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson (R-LA), in ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. today! MLB

Proud day for the <a href="/NLBMuseumKC/">Negro Leagues Baseball Museum</a> as former Negro Leagues great, Larry Doby, was honored with the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal. Larry Doby, Jr accepted the medal from Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson (R-LA), in ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. today! <a href="/MLB/">MLB</a>
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December 14, 1980, Missouri native, Elston Gene Howard, former Kansas City Monarch's catcher and outfielder for the New York Yankees, died in New York City. He was a two-time Gold Glove winner and the 1963 American League MVP. NLBalive.com

December 14, 1980, Missouri native, Elston Gene Howard, former Kansas City Monarch's catcher and outfielder for the New York Yankees, died in New York City. He was a two-time Gold Glove winner and the 1963 American League MVP.  NLBalive.com
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Jesse Owens of USA winning gold for the long jump in the summer Olympics in Germany, 1936.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The man saluting behind Owens is Lutz Long, a German who shared training tips with Owens and was the first to openly congratulate him after his final jump in full view of Hitler.

Jesse Owens of USA winning gold for the long jump in the summer Olympics in Germany, 1936.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The man saluting behind Owens is Lutz Long, a German who shared training tips with Owens and was the first to openly congratulate him after his final jump in full view of Hitler.