THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: October 21st

1964 – The Braves ask the National League for permission to move from Milwaukee to Atlanta.

1972 – One day after setting an NBA record with 58 points in a quarter, the Buffalo Braves set another NBA record. This time it’s the record for fewest points in a quarter, as they only scored four points in the third quarter of a loss to the Bucks.

1973 – Fred Dryer of the Los Angeles Rams becomes the first player in NFL history to record two safeties in a game.

1975 – Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk famously “waves fair” with his 12th-inning home run, giving Boston a 7-6 victory over the Reds in Game 6 of the World Series, forcing a Game 7.

1976 – The New York Knicks retire Willis Reeds #19.

1979 – Bulls guard Sam Smith records the first four-point play in NBA history.

2007 – Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas sets an NFL record with eight field goals in a game.