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In 1963, the Mississippi State played Loyola Chicago. Even though this game was played in Michigan, it violated Mississippi's 'Jim Crow laws.' Soundbites in this story from 'Game of Change' produced by the SEC Network.

In 1989, Michigan Head Coach Bill Frieder was fired two days before the start of the NCAA Tournament.

In 1997, Dean Smith became the all-time winningest Division I basketball coach.

In 1969, the US Hockey team lost 17-0 to the USSR in the World Championships.

In 1978, the Oakland Athletics traded left-handed pitcher Vida Blue to the San Francisco Giants for 7 players and $300,000.

In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team.

In 1892, Liverpool FC was formed after John Houlding was ejected from the Everton Football Club.

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