On this Day in Sports History November 17
NFL
On this day in 1940, the Green Bay Packers became the first NFL team to travel by plane.
On this day in 1991, Mike Utley of the Detroit Lions is paralyzed in a game against the Los Angeles Rams.
NBA
On this day in 2000, Indiana Pacers shooting guard Reggie Miller became the 25th player to rack up 20,000 carer points.
On this day in 2000, Phoenix Suns point guard Jason Kidd turned the ball over a record 14 times against the Knicks.
MLB
On this day in 2008, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols won the NL MVP.
On this day in 2009, Kansas City Royals pitcher Zack Greinke won the AL Cy Young Award.
On this day in 2011, Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw won the NL Cy Young Award.
