1956 – Heavyweight boxing champ Rocky Marciano announces his retirement. 1968 – Jimmy Ellis wins the world heavyweight title with a decision over Jerry Quarry. 1983 – Nolan Ryan broke the MLB record by recording career strikeout #3,509. 2009 – The Denver Nuggets tie the NBA record for largest playoff victory. 2017 – Texas A&M defensive end Myles Garrett is the first overall pick to the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Draft.