On October 1, 1961, Fargo Shanley grad and reigning league MVP Roger Maris had the biggest at-bat of his career. It was the final game of the year, bottom of the 4th inning, and Maris had maybe two or three at-bats remaining to break Babe Ruth's .
Dec. 28 1944 Maurice Richard has five goals and three assists to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 9-1 rout of the Detroit Red Wings. 1947 The Chicago Cardinals behind Elmer Angsman’s two 70-yard scores and Charlie Trippi’s 44-yard TD run and 75-yard punt return beat the Philadelphia Eagles 28-21 for the NFL title on a frozen Comiskey Park field.