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On This Day In Sports History

On November 5, 1968, Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Denny McLain became the first American League player to win both the AL Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Award in the same season, following a historic 31–6 campaign.

On This Day In Sports History

On November 4, 1928, high-stakes gambler and bootlegger Arnold Rothstein was fatally shot following a high-roller poker game in New York City. Best known for fixing the 1919 World Series, Rothstein’s legendary life and betting exploits inspired classic mob and casino lore, including characters in The Great Gatsby and Boardwalk Empire.