Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore.
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March 9, 1895 - The Stanley Cup is played and handed out at Victoria Rink in Montreal, Quebec. The Montreal Victorias clinched the trophy as Montreal HC defeated Queens University of Kingston, Ontario by the score of 5-1
March 9, 1897 - The Cleveland baseball fans start calling their team the "Indians." The moniker did not become official in the MLB until 1915.
March 9, 1904 - Lester Patrick of Brandon became the first recorded defensive player to score have scored a goal.
March 9, 1936 - Babe Ruth, Number 3 graciously rejected an offer by the Concinnati Reds to make a comeback as a player on their roster.
March 9, 1946 - The Mexican baseball League offered Ted Williams, Number 9, $500,000 to play in their league, Williams turned down their offer and stayed with the Boston Red Sox and lead the League in RBIs, Homeruns, walks, runs and more in 1947.
