On this Day in Sports History November 24
NFL
On this day in 1957, Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown rushed for a record 237 yards against the Rams.
On this day in 1996, Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders became the first player to run for 1,000 yards in eight consecutive seasons.
NBA
On this day in 1960, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors recorded 55 rebounds against the Boston Celtics.
MLB
On this day in 1982, Cal Ripken of the Baltimore Orioles won the AL Rookie of the Year Award.
On this day in 2009, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols won the NL MVP Award.
