November 27, 1976: National Track and Field Hall of Fame in Charleston
November 28, 1891: Beginning of West Virginia University football
December 4, 1868: Life of baseball hall of famer Jesse "The Crab" Burkett
March 2, 1900: Birth of legendary basketball coach & author Clair Bee
March 13, 1948: WV State College wins the national black basketball tournament
May 26, 1895: Birth of WVU football standout and coach Ira "Rat" Rodgers