1970's Sports | Important Events in Sports, 1970

1970

On January 11, Billy Casper wins the Los Angeles Open golf tournament and becomes the second pro golfer (Arnold Palmer was the first) to earn $1 million in his career. By the end of the season Jack Nicklaus would surpass his earnings total.
On January 11, in an upset the Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl over the Minnesota Vikings, 23-7.
On January 26, National Football League (NFL) commissioner Pete Rozelle announces a four-year, $142 million contract with the three major television networks to broadcast professional football games.
On February 16, Joe Frazier wins the undisputed world heavyweight boxing championship, knocking out Jimmy Ellis in the fifth round.
On February 19, Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain receives the first of his two suspensions from baseball, this one for consorting with gamblers. He is suspended again on September 9 for carrying a gun.
On March...