Today in Sports: Dec. 11 Anniversaries, From Ali’s Final Bout to Lakers’ 21-Game Streak

WTOP’s Dec. 11 edition curates cross-sport anniversaries for readers looking back at notable moments.

Overview

Muhammad Ali’s 61st and final professional fight ended in a unanimous-decision loss to Trevor Berbick in Nassau in 1981.
The New York Giants beat the Green Bay Packers 23-17 to claim the 1938 NFL championship.
Joe DiMaggio announced his retirement from baseball on this date in 1951.
The 1971 Los Angeles Lakers set an NBA record with their 21st consecutive win by defeating the Atlanta Hawks 104-95.
Wayne Gretzky recorded seven assists in the Edmonton Oilers’ 12-9 win over the Chicago Black Hawks in 1985, tying the NHL mark for combined goals in a game.