This happened today, September 17…

1900 Philippine-American War: Filipinos under Juan Cailles defeat Americans under Colonel Benjamin F. Cheatham at Mabitac.

1947 Jackie Robinson is named Rookie of Year by Sporting News.

MTE5NDg0MDU1MTE1NDk5MDIz1950 San Francisco 49ers (formerly AAFC) play 1st NFL game, lose 21-17. sf49ers_logo41964 “Bewitched” premieres on ABC TV.

1967 – New Orleans Saints 1st NFL game, they lose to LA Rams 27-13