Major sports events and milestones marked on November 22

Significant moments in sports history occurred on November 22, highlighted by the first overhand pitching approval in the National League in 1883, marking a pivotal change in baseball. The 1956 Melbourne Olympics opened, signifying the first Olympic Games hosted in the Southern Hemisphere. Other historical events include Muhammad Ali's 1965 title defense against Floyd Patterson and Mike Tyson's 1986 knockout victory over Trevor Berbick to become the youngest heavyweight champion. The Montreal Canadiens hosted the first outdoor NHL game in 2003, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-3. In 2014, Samaje Perine set a new NCAA FBS record with 427 rushing yards.

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