TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY

1879 - The National Archery Association was organized in Crawfordsville, IN
1944 - The Detroit Red Wings set record for the most goals, most consecutive goals and most points in a game. The Red Wings beat the New York Rangers 15-0 and had a total of 37 assists.
1950 - NFL owners approved the unlimited substitution rule that had been used on a trial basis for 1949.
1966 - The Detroit Red Wings ended a streak of 47 straight wins when leading after two periods. The streak started on November 21, 1964
1982 - Diana Ross performed the U.S. national anthem at Super Bowl XVI
1985 - O.J. Simpson became the first Heisman Trophy winner to be elected to pro football’s Hall of Fame in Canton, OH
1988 - At the Quaker State Open, Bob Benoit won a $100,000 bonus and became the first bowler to win a televised tournament by rolling a perfect 300 game
2002 - The NHL fined Theo Fleury (New York Rangers) $1,000 for making an obscene gesture to fans after a game the night before.

KOBE DROPS 81 ON THE RAPTORS

LAST NIGHT KOBE BRYANT POURED IN 81 POINTS AGAINST TORONTO WHICH WAS THE 2ND LARGEST SINGLE GAME TOTAL IN NBA HISTORY, BEHIND THE FAMOUS 100 FROM WILT THE STILT CHAMBERLAIN. I GOTTA GIVE HIM PROPS. I WAS NEVER A BIG FAN OF KOBE, BUT HE PUT ON A SHOOTING EXHIBITION LAST NIGHT WHICH WAS ONE FOR THE AGES. HE IS CRITICIZED FOR SHOOTING TOO MUCH, BUT IT IS HARD TO JUDGE THAT WHEN HE MAKES THEM. YOU HAVE TO GET IT TO THE GUY WITH THE HOT HAND RIGHT? CONGRATS KOBE ON A GREAT GAME. PEOPLE WERE PROBABLY AMAZED WITH THE 26 HE HAD AT HALFTIME. WHO KNEW HE COULD COME OUT AND DROP 55 IN THE 2ND HALF.