TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY

1952 - The National Football League (NFL) bought the franchise of the New York Yankees from Ted Collins. The franchise was then awarded to a group in Dallas on January 24. The Dallas Texans finally moved to Kansas City to become the Chiefs.
1953 - Jesse Owens was named Illinois Athletic Commission secretary.
1958 - The Canadian Football Council changed its name to the Canadian Football League
1993 - The Oakland A's unveiled a new elephant logo.
1995 - The NHL Board of Governors approved the sale of the Winnipeg Jets, officially clearing the way for the team to move to Phoenix for the 1996-97 season
1996 - The NHL announced that the Winnipeg Jets could move to Phoenix
1997 - Ivan Rodriguez signed a deal with the Texas Rangers worth $6.65 million for one year

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY

1952 - The National Football League (NFL) bought the franchise of the New York Yankees from Ted Collins. The franchise was then awarded to a group in Dallas on January 24. The Dallas Texans finally moved to Kansas City to become the Chiefs.
1953 - Jesse Owens was named Illinois Athletic Commission secretary.
1958 - The Canadian Football Council changed its name to the Canadian Football League
1993 - The Oakland A's unveiled a new elephant logo.
1995 - The NHL Board of Governors approved the sale of the Winnipeg Jets, officially clearing the way for the team to move to Phoenix for the 1996-97 season
1996 - The NHL announced that the Winnipeg Jets could move to Phoenix
1997 - Ivan Rodriguez signed a deal with the Texas Rangers worth $6.65 million for one year