This Day in Sports History

In 2021, Steph Curry became the all-time 3-pt shooter in NBA history.

Also, In 1975, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabbed an NBA record 29 defensive rebounds.

And in 2019, Joe Burrow won the Heisman trophy with…

In 1977, the plane carrying the Evansville men's basketball team crashed, killing all 29 on board.

Also, in 1956, Jackie Robinson retired instead of going to San Francisco.

And in 1997, a defensive pla…

In 1965, Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers had an extraordinary day.

Also on this day, in 1968, Arthur Ashe became tennis' number on player in the world.

In 1959, Jack Brabham pushed his race car …

In 1985, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks combined for the most goals in the modern NHL. Interesting though that the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history did not score one on this ni…

In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had his best scoring night as a pro.

With the news of Shohei Ohtani's record 10-year, $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers, in 2000, Alex Rodriquez signed the biggest…

In 1977 - Houston Rockets player Rudy Tomjanovich nearly died after an on-court punch.

In 2001 - George O'Leary was hired as Notre Dame's football coach, a tenure that lasted 5 days.

In 1935, the first…

In 1940, the Chicago Bears delivered a message to Washington in biggest beatdown in NFL history.

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In 1980, one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history happened, setting the stage for what would come soon after for that franchise. 

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In 1992, one of the all-time great NFL receivers set a mark that still stands today.

And in 1961,  the Heisman trophy was awarded to a black athlete for the first time.

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On this day in 1947, Joe Louis retained his heavyweight title to the disbelief of everybody, including Louis himself.

In 1995, Dan Marino threw for 300 yards in a game for the 52nd time in his career,

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In 1960, Johnny Unitas set an NFL mark that would stand for 52 years.

Also, in 1961 Floyd Patterson retained his heavyweight title but came under fire for doing so.

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On this day in 1956, Wilt Chamberlain debuted for the Kansas Jayhawks and put on a performance that still tops the record book.

Also, in 2000 for the first time in NFL history, 4 running backs rushed …

In 1985, the undefeated Chicago Bears played at Miami on Monday Night Football. An explosive Miami offense caused tempers to flare in the Bears locker room at halftime.

Also, in 1984, Dan Marino set a…

On this day in 1997 - the relationship between a player and coach degenerated into a fight.

And in 1963, the first African-American won a NASCAR event.

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