This day in sports history
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December 5th
1908 - At the University of Pittsburgh, numerals were first used on football uniforms worn by college football players.
1920 - Pro football playoff game Akron and Buffalo 0-0 tie, title undecided.
1970 - The Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy and the Bill Masterson trophy were stolen from the NHL Hall of Fame.
1973 - Ron Santo became the first major league player to veto his trade.
1974 - NFL's Seattle Seahawks forms.
1978 - Pete Rose signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. The contract was for four years and $3.2 million making Rose the highest paid athlete in team sports.
1982 - Mel Gray ended an NFL streak of 121 consecutive games with receptions.
1983 - Steve Howe (Los Angeles Dodgers) was suspended for 1 year for cocaine use.
1983 - The video arcade game "NFL Football" was unveiled in Chicago. It was the first video arcade game to be licensed by the National Football League.
1984 - A's trade Rickey Henderson to Yankees for Jay Howell and Jose Rijo.
1995 - Dan Marino (Miami Dolphins) passed for 300 yards in a game for the 52nd time to set an NFL record.
2000 - Karl Malone (Utah Jazz) moved past Wilt Chamberlain into second place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
2002 - Michal Handzus (Philadelphia Flyers) became only the second NHL player to score an overtime goal on a penalty shot. The Flyers beat the New York Rangers 3-2.
1908 - At the University of Pittsburgh, numerals were first used on football uniforms worn by college football players.
1920 - Pro football playoff game Akron and Buffalo 0-0 tie, title undecided.
1970 - The Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy and the Bill Masterson trophy were stolen from the NHL Hall of Fame.
1973 - Ron Santo became the first major league player to veto his trade.
1974 - NFL's Seattle Seahawks forms.
1978 - Pete Rose signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. The contract was for four years and $3.2 million making Rose the highest paid athlete in team sports.
1982 - Mel Gray ended an NFL streak of 121 consecutive games with receptions.
1983 - Steve Howe (Los Angeles Dodgers) was suspended for 1 year for cocaine use.
1983 - The video arcade game "NFL Football" was unveiled in Chicago. It was the first video arcade game to be licensed by the National Football League.
1984 - A's trade Rickey Henderson to Yankees for Jay Howell and Jose Rijo.
1995 - Dan Marino (Miami Dolphins) passed for 300 yards in a game for the 52nd time to set an NFL record.
2000 - Karl Malone (Utah Jazz) moved past Wilt Chamberlain into second place on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
2002 - Michal Handzus (Philadelphia Flyers) became only the second NHL player to score an overtime goal on a penalty shot. The Flyers beat the New York Rangers 3-2.
1960 - Gene Autry and Bob Reynolds were granted the Los Angeles Angels baseball franchise by the American League.
1988 - The Milwaukee Bucks won their 1,000th NBA game.
1990 - The National Hockey League granted a membership to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators.
1988 - The Milwaukee Bucks won their 1,000th NBA game.
1990 - The National Hockey League granted a membership to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators.
1907 - Eugene Corri becomes 1st referee in a boxing ring
1911 - Natl Hockey Assn forms with New Westminister, Vancouver and Victoria
1929 - Leo Diegel wins PGA golf tournament
1930 - 13th PGA Championship: Tommy Armour at Fresh Meadows CC Flushing
1935 - CFL Grey Cup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat Ham Tigers, 18-12 at
Hamilton
1937 - Red Sox acquire the contract of 19-year-old Ted Williams
1940 - 28th CFL Grey Cup (Game 2): Toronto Balmy Beach defeats Ottawa, 12-5
1973 - Orioles sell pitcher Eddie Watt to the Phillies
1975 - Pat Bradley wins Colgate-Far East Ladies Tournament Golf Tournament
1984 - Allan Border's 1st Test Cricket match as captain (v WI Adelaide)
1986 - Juli Inkster/Tom Purtzer wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic
1995 - NBA settles strike of referees, refs to return on Dec 12
1997 - Amy Fruhwirth and Clarence Rose win LPGA J C Penney Classic
1925 - Swimmer Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in the 150-yard freestyle with a time of 1 minute, 25 and 2/5 seconds. He went on to play "Tarzan" in several movies.
1939 - Lou Gehrig was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame. He was the first player to have the rule waived that required a player to be retired one year before he could be elected.
1963 - CBS introduced the first-ever "Instant Replay" during the Army-Navy football game.
1978 - Mike Bossy (New York Islanders) got his first career hat trick.
1986 - Huey Lewis and the News sang the U.S. national anthem a capella before a San Francisco 49ers-New York Jets NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA.
1988 - The Texas Rangers signed free-agent pitcher Nolan Ryan to a one-year contract.
1911 - Natl Hockey Assn forms with New Westminister, Vancouver and Victoria
1929 - Leo Diegel wins PGA golf tournament
1930 - 13th PGA Championship: Tommy Armour at Fresh Meadows CC Flushing
1935 - CFL Grey Cup: Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat Ham Tigers, 18-12 at
Hamilton
1937 - Red Sox acquire the contract of 19-year-old Ted Williams
1940 - 28th CFL Grey Cup (Game 2): Toronto Balmy Beach defeats Ottawa, 12-5
1973 - Orioles sell pitcher Eddie Watt to the Phillies
1975 - Pat Bradley wins Colgate-Far East Ladies Tournament Golf Tournament
1984 - Allan Border's 1st Test Cricket match as captain (v WI Adelaide)
1986 - Juli Inkster/Tom Purtzer wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic
1995 - NBA settles strike of referees, refs to return on Dec 12
1997 - Amy Fruhwirth and Clarence Rose win LPGA J C Penney Classic
1925 - Swimmer Johnny Weissmuller set a world record in the 150-yard freestyle with a time of 1 minute, 25 and 2/5 seconds. He went on to play "Tarzan" in several movies.
1939 - Lou Gehrig was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame. He was the first player to have the rule waived that required a player to be retired one year before he could be elected.
1963 - CBS introduced the first-ever "Instant Replay" during the Army-Navy football game.
1978 - Mike Bossy (New York Islanders) got his first career hat trick.
1986 - Huey Lewis and the News sang the U.S. national anthem a capella before a San Francisco 49ers-New York Jets NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA.
1988 - The Texas Rangers signed free-agent pitcher Nolan Ryan to a one-year contract.
1863 - Tom King of England defeated American John Heenan and became the first world heavyweight champion.
1987 - Ron Hextall (Philadelphia Flyers) became the first goalie in NHL history to shoot and score a goal. His empty net goal made him only the second goalie to get credit for a goal in the NHL.
1994 - In Los Angeles, 12 alternate jurors were chosen for the O.J. Simpson murder trial.
2000 - Mario Lemieux announced to the Pittsburgh Penguins that he planned to return to the National Hockey League (NHL) as a player at age 35. He would be the first modern owner-player in U.S. pro sports.
2003 - The Orlando Magic ended their 19-game losing streak by beating the Phoenix Suns 105-98.
2004 - In Michigan, five Indiana Pacers and seven fans were charged for various crimes related to a fight that broke out during a Pacers-Pistons game on November 19.
1987 - Ron Hextall (Philadelphia Flyers) became the first goalie in NHL history to shoot and score a goal. His empty net goal made him only the second goalie to get credit for a goal in the NHL.
1994 - In Los Angeles, 12 alternate jurors were chosen for the O.J. Simpson murder trial.
2000 - Mario Lemieux announced to the Pittsburgh Penguins that he planned to return to the National Hockey League (NHL) as a player at age 35. He would be the first modern owner-player in U.S. pro sports.
2003 - The Orlando Magic ended their 19-game losing streak by beating the Phoenix Suns 105-98.
2004 - In Michigan, five Indiana Pacers and seven fans were charged for various crimes related to a fight that broke out during a Pacers-Pistons game on November 19.
1926 - The United States Golf Association legalized the use of steel-shafted golf clubs.
1951 - Bob Waterfield (Los Angeles Rams) became the first professional football player to kick five field goals in one game.
1955 - Sugar Ray Robinson knocked out Carl Olson and regained his world middleweight boxing title.
1973 - Jim Bakken (St. Louis Cardinals) kicked six field goals against the Atlanta Falcons.
1978 - The first game of the Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL) was played between the Chicago Hustle and the Milwaukee Does.
1984 - Eric Dickerson (Los Angeles Rams) became only the second pro football player to run for more than 2,000 yards in a season. O.J. Simpson held the previous record at 2,003.
1984 - Walter Payton (Chicago Bears) ran six plays as quarterback. He ran the ball four times and threw two interceptions.
1985 - Jerry Rice (San Francisco 49ers) began a streak of 100+ consecutive games with receptions.
1987 - Larry Bird ended his streak of 59 consecutive free throws.
1991 - Dan Marino (Miami Dolphins) reached the 20 touchdown mark for an NFL record ninth season.
2004 - NHL officials and union leaders held talks for the first time since summer. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman imposed a lockout on September 16 due to an impasse in contract negotiations.
1951 - Bob Waterfield (Los Angeles Rams) became the first professional football player to kick five field goals in one game.
1955 - Sugar Ray Robinson knocked out Carl Olson and regained his world middleweight boxing title.
1973 - Jim Bakken (St. Louis Cardinals) kicked six field goals against the Atlanta Falcons.
1978 - The first game of the Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL) was played between the Chicago Hustle and the Milwaukee Does.
1984 - Eric Dickerson (Los Angeles Rams) became only the second pro football player to run for more than 2,000 yards in a season. O.J. Simpson held the previous record at 2,003.
1984 - Walter Payton (Chicago Bears) ran six plays as quarterback. He ran the ball four times and threw two interceptions.
1985 - Jerry Rice (San Francisco 49ers) began a streak of 100+ consecutive games with receptions.
1987 - Larry Bird ended his streak of 59 consecutive free throws.
1991 - Dan Marino (Miami Dolphins) reached the 20 touchdown mark for an NFL record ninth season.
2004 - NHL officials and union leaders held talks for the first time since summer. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman imposed a lockout on September 16 due to an impasse in contract negotiations.
1919 - The National League voted to ban spitballs by all new pitchers. The Rules Committee officially worked out the ban the following February.
1939 - The National Football League's attendance exceded 1 million in a season for the first time.
1962 - Frank Gifford (New York Giants) was on the cover of "Sports Illustrated."
1972 - The American League voted to adopt the designated-hitter rule in a three-year experiment. In December of 1975 the American League voted to permanently adopt the designated-hitter rule.
1972 - The longest non-scoring pass in NFL history was made when Jim Hart (St. Louis Cardinals) threw a pass from his own one yard-line to Bobby Moore (Ahmad Rashad). Moore was tackled on the Rams' one-yard line. The pass was officially 98 yards.
1992 - The NHL awarded franchises to Miami and Anaheim for the 1994-95 season.
1994 - Art Monk (New York Jets) set an NFL record of 178 straight games with a reception.
2001 - ESPN announced that it would be expanding into Europe with its first network, which would feature great sports moments from the past. The launch was planned for early 2002 in France.
1939 - The National Football League's attendance exceded 1 million in a season for the first time.
1962 - Frank Gifford (New York Giants) was on the cover of "Sports Illustrated."
1972 - The American League voted to adopt the designated-hitter rule in a three-year experiment. In December of 1975 the American League voted to permanently adopt the designated-hitter rule.
1972 - The longest non-scoring pass in NFL history was made when Jim Hart (St. Louis Cardinals) threw a pass from his own one yard-line to Bobby Moore (Ahmad Rashad). Moore was tackled on the Rams' one-yard line. The pass was officially 98 yards.
1992 - The NHL awarded franchises to Miami and Anaheim for the 1994-95 season.
1994 - Art Monk (New York Jets) set an NFL record of 178 straight games with a reception.
2001 - ESPN announced that it would be expanding into Europe with its first network, which would feature great sports moments from the past. The launch was planned for early 2002 in France.
1928 - NL Pres John Heydler proposes designated hitter for pitchers
1934 - Ford C Frick becomes president of baseball's National League
1934 - NL votes to permit night baseball (up to 7 games per home team)
1937 - 25th CFL Grey Cup: Toronto Argonauts defeats Winn Blue Bombers, 30-7
1938 - NY Giants win NFL championship
1941 - Giants acquire Johnny Mize from Cards for 3 players and $50,000
1950 - Baseball owners vote 9-7 not to renew Commissioner Chandler's contract
1951 - Joe DiMaggio announces his baseball retirement
1966 - Al Nelson sets NFL record returning missed field goal, 100 yards
1968 - US Soccer Football Assoc refuses to let NASL disband
1970 - Test Cricket debut of Gregory Stephen Chappell
1973 - NA Soccer League awards LA, SF, Seattle and Vancouver franchises
1979 - Geoff Boycott scores cricket century in a limited-over international
1983 - 72nd Australian Mens Tennis: Mats Wilander beats Ivan Lendl (61 64 64)
1983 - Jan Stephens/Fred Couples wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic
1985 - NHL Record 62 points scored, Edmonton (36) beats Chicago (26) 12-9 and ties record of 21 goals
1986 - A Bartlett Giamatti becomes president of baseball's National League
1994 - Kelly Robbins and Tammie Green wins LPGA Diner's Club Golf Matches
1995 - Thomas O Hicks buys NHL Dallas Stars for $84 million
1934 - Ford C Frick becomes president of baseball's National League
1934 - NL votes to permit night baseball (up to 7 games per home team)
1937 - 25th CFL Grey Cup: Toronto Argonauts defeats Winn Blue Bombers, 30-7
1938 - NY Giants win NFL championship
1941 - Giants acquire Johnny Mize from Cards for 3 players and $50,000
1950 - Baseball owners vote 9-7 not to renew Commissioner Chandler's contract
1951 - Joe DiMaggio announces his baseball retirement
1966 - Al Nelson sets NFL record returning missed field goal, 100 yards
1968 - US Soccer Football Assoc refuses to let NASL disband
1970 - Test Cricket debut of Gregory Stephen Chappell
1973 - NA Soccer League awards LA, SF, Seattle and Vancouver franchises
1979 - Geoff Boycott scores cricket century in a limited-over international
1983 - 72nd Australian Mens Tennis: Mats Wilander beats Ivan Lendl (61 64 64)
1983 - Jan Stephens/Fred Couples wins LPGA J C Penney Golf Classic
1985 - NHL Record 62 points scored, Edmonton (36) beats Chicago (26) 12-9 and ties record of 21 goals
1986 - A Bartlett Giamatti becomes president of baseball's National League
1994 - Kelly Robbins and Tammie Green wins LPGA Diner's Club Golf Matches
1995 - Thomas O Hicks buys NHL Dallas Stars for $84 million
1899 - George Grant patented the wooden golf tee.
1968 - Arthur Ashe became the first black man to be ranked #1 in tennis.
1971 - Bobby Hull (Chicago Black Hawks) scored his 1000th point.
1976 - Joe Namath played his last game with the New York Jets.
1981 - Wayne Gretzky became the quickest to reach 50 goals in a season. It was in the 39th game.
1988 - Sandra Miller sued Mike Tyson for sexual harassment.
1998 - Mark Recchi (Montreal Canadiens) ended his consecutive game streak. He had played in 569 straight games.
2000 - The Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a record breaking 10-year, $252 million contract. The contract amount broke all Major League Baseball records and all professional sports records.
2001 - Jere Lehtinen (Dallas Stars) scored his 100th NHL goal in a game against the Buffalo Sabres.
2001 - Denver Nuggets coach Dan Issel was suspended for four games by his team for shouting a profanity and an ethnic remark at a fan.
2001 - Former Dallas Cowboy Nate Newton, and two others, were arrested on charges of carrying at least 175 pounds of marijuana. It was his second arrest in six weeks.
1968 - Arthur Ashe became the first black man to be ranked #1 in tennis.
1971 - Bobby Hull (Chicago Black Hawks) scored his 1000th point.
1976 - Joe Namath played his last game with the New York Jets.
1981 - Wayne Gretzky became the quickest to reach 50 goals in a season. It was in the 39th game.
1988 - Sandra Miller sued Mike Tyson for sexual harassment.
1998 - Mark Recchi (Montreal Canadiens) ended his consecutive game streak. He had played in 569 straight games.
2000 - The Texas Rangers signed Alex Rodriguez to a record breaking 10-year, $252 million contract. The contract amount broke all Major League Baseball records and all professional sports records.
2001 - Jere Lehtinen (Dallas Stars) scored his 100th NHL goal in a game against the Buffalo Sabres.
2001 - Denver Nuggets coach Dan Issel was suspended for four games by his team for shouting a profanity and an ethnic remark at a fan.
2001 - Former Dallas Cowboy Nate Newton, and two others, were arrested on charges of carrying at least 175 pounds of marijuana. It was his second arrest in six weeks.
1917 - The NHL's first exhibition game was played four days before the start of the regular season. The Montreal Canadiens and the Montreal Wanderers played a benefit game for victims of the Halifax Explosion, which had occurred 10 days earlier.
1925 - The first Madison Square Garden was opened with a game between the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Americans.
1966 - The New Orleans Saints became the 16th NFL franchise.
1974 - The Miami Dolphins won at the Orange Bowl for the 31st consecutive time.
1982 - Paul "Bear" Bryant announced his retirement as head football coach at the University of Alabama.
1992 - Arthur Ashe was named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year.
1996 - Troy Aikman surpassed Roger Staubach's Dallas Cowboy record of 22,700 passing yards.
1996 - John Elway (Denver Broncos) won his 126th game to set an NFL record.
1997 - The San Francisco 49ers retired Joe Montana's number 16 during halftime of a game against the Denver Broncos.
2002 - Edgardo Alfonzo and the San Francisco Giants agreed on a four year contract worth $26 million.
1925 - The first Madison Square Garden was opened with a game between the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Americans.
1966 - The New Orleans Saints became the 16th NFL franchise.
1974 - The Miami Dolphins won at the Orange Bowl for the 31st consecutive time.
1982 - Paul "Bear" Bryant announced his retirement as head football coach at the University of Alabama.
1992 - Arthur Ashe was named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year.
1996 - Troy Aikman surpassed Roger Staubach's Dallas Cowboy record of 22,700 passing yards.
1996 - John Elway (Denver Broncos) won his 126th game to set an NFL record.
1997 - The San Francisco 49ers retired Joe Montana's number 16 during halftime of a game against the Denver Broncos.
2002 - Edgardo Alfonzo and the San Francisco Giants agreed on a four year contract worth $26 million.
1929 - The Chicago Blackhawks played their first game at Chicago Stadium. They beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1.
1967 - Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Phila 76ers scores 68 points vs Chicago
1972 - Miami Dolphins become 1st undefeated NFL team (14-0-0)
1973 - O.J. Simpson broke Jim Brown’s single-season rushing record in the NFL. Brown had rushed for 1,863 yards, while Simpson became the first NFL player to rush for more than 2,000 yards when attained 2,003 yards in a single season.
1979 - Roger Staubach (Dallas Cowboys) played his last regular season game. The Cowboys came from behind to win the game in the last five minutes.
1990 - Warren Moon (Houston Oilers) threw for 527 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs.
1991 - The Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators were officially granted membership in the NHL.
1995 - Fox-TV aired a fight between Mike Tyson and Buster Mathis Jr. Tyson knocked Mathis out in the third round. The fight brought in Fox's highest Nielsen rating to date.
2001 - The Detroit Lions won their first game of the 2001-2002 season against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions, after the win, had the record 1-12.
2001 - An instant replay decision led to a bottle-throwing melee in a game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The decision disallowed a catch by the Browns with 48 seconds left in the game. The Jaguars won the game 15-10.
2006 - During a game in New York, a fight occurred between multiple players for the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks. Ten players were ejected from the game. The NBA suspended several players and both teams were fined $500,000.
1967 - Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Phila 76ers scores 68 points vs Chicago
1972 - Miami Dolphins become 1st undefeated NFL team (14-0-0)
1973 - O.J. Simpson broke Jim Brown’s single-season rushing record in the NFL. Brown had rushed for 1,863 yards, while Simpson became the first NFL player to rush for more than 2,000 yards when attained 2,003 yards in a single season.
1979 - Roger Staubach (Dallas Cowboys) played his last regular season game. The Cowboys came from behind to win the game in the last five minutes.
1990 - Warren Moon (Houston Oilers) threw for 527 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs.
1991 - The Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators were officially granted membership in the NHL.
1995 - Fox-TV aired a fight between Mike Tyson and Buster Mathis Jr. Tyson knocked Mathis out in the third round. The fight brought in Fox's highest Nielsen rating to date.
2001 - The Detroit Lions won their first game of the 2001-2002 season against the Minnesota Vikings. The Lions, after the win, had the record 1-12.
2001 - An instant replay decision led to a bottle-throwing melee in a game between the Cleveland Browns and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The decision disallowed a catch by the Browns with 48 seconds left in the game. The Jaguars won the game 15-10.
2006 - During a game in New York, a fight occurred between multiple players for the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks. Ten players were ejected from the game. The NBA suspended several players and both teams were fined $500,000.
1933 - The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Giants in the first National Football League interdivisional championship game. The Bears won 23-21.
1967 - Noland Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) ran a kickoff return 106 yards to set an NFL record.
1984 - Dan Marino (Miami Dolphins) set NFL season records for touchdowns (48), completions (362) and yards (5084).
1991 - The NBA's most one-sided game took place when the Cleveland beat Miami 148-80.
1993 - FOX outbid CBS for the National Football Conference TV package.
1994 - George Foreman was a guest on "Saturday Night Live."
2000 - Terrell Owens (San Francisco 49ers) caught an NFL-record 20 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. The previous record was held by Tom Fears (Los Angeles Rams) with 18 catches on December 3, 1950, against the Green Bay Packers. Owens also broke Jerry Rice's franchise record of 16 receptions set in 1994 against the Los Angeles Rams.
1967 - Noland Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) ran a kickoff return 106 yards to set an NFL record.
1984 - Dan Marino (Miami Dolphins) set NFL season records for touchdowns (48), completions (362) and yards (5084).
1991 - The NBA's most one-sided game took place when the Cleveland beat Miami 148-80.
1993 - FOX outbid CBS for the National Football Conference TV package.
1994 - George Foreman was a guest on "Saturday Night Live."
2000 - Terrell Owens (San Francisco 49ers) caught an NFL-record 20 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. The previous record was held by Tom Fears (Los Angeles Rams) with 18 catches on December 3, 1950, against the Green Bay Packers. Owens also broke Jerry Rice's franchise record of 16 receptions set in 1994 against the Los Angeles Rams.
December 18th
1932 - Chicago Bears beat Portsmouth Spartans 9-0 in 1st NFL playoff game
1949 - Phila Eagles beat LA Rams 14-0 in NFL championship game
1961 - Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Phila Warriors scores 78 points vs LA
1977 - The Cleveland Cavaliers retired Nate Thurmond's jersey, #42.
1983 - NBA San Diego Clippers ends 29 game road losing streak
1983 - Wayne Gretzky (Edmonton Oilers) scored his 100th point of the season.
1988 - 5th meeting of Giants-Jets, Jets win and eliminate Giants from playoffs
1994 - Darryl Strawberry pled not guilty to tax evasion charges.
2001 - John Rocker was traded to the Texas Rangers.
2001 - The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority announced that they would ban all bottles, including plastic, from Giants Stadium.
2002 - A press conference was held to announce Robert Johnson as the new owner of the NBA's new Charlotte expansion franchise.
2006 - The NBA announced fines and suspensions related to a fight that occurred during a game between the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks on December 16, 2006. Both teams were fined $500,000, Carmelo Anthony was suspended for 15 games and Nate Robinson and J.R. Smith were suspended 10 games.
1932 - Chicago Bears beat Portsmouth Spartans 9-0 in 1st NFL playoff game
1949 - Phila Eagles beat LA Rams 14-0 in NFL championship game
1961 - Wilt Chamberlain of NBA Phila Warriors scores 78 points vs LA
1977 - The Cleveland Cavaliers retired Nate Thurmond's jersey, #42.
1983 - NBA San Diego Clippers ends 29 game road losing streak
1983 - Wayne Gretzky (Edmonton Oilers) scored his 100th point of the season.
1988 - 5th meeting of Giants-Jets, Jets win and eliminate Giants from playoffs
1994 - Darryl Strawberry pled not guilty to tax evasion charges.
2001 - John Rocker was traded to the Texas Rangers.
2001 - The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority announced that they would ban all bottles, including plastic, from Giants Stadium.
2002 - A press conference was held to announce Robert Johnson as the new owner of the NBA's new Charlotte expansion franchise.
2006 - The NBA announced fines and suspensions related to a fight that occurred during a game between the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks on December 16, 2006. Both teams were fined $500,000, Carmelo Anthony was suspended for 15 games and Nate Robinson and J.R. Smith were suspended 10 games.
1946 - Sugar Ray Robinson was crowned welterweight champion at Madison Square Garden.
1962 - A world indoor pole-vault record was set by Don Meyers when he cleared 16 feet, 11/4 inches.
1966 - The NBA granted a franchise to Seattle.
1973 - Henri Richard (Montreal Canadiens) scored his 1,000th point.
1983 - Guy Lafleur (Montreal Canadiens) became the 10th NHL player to score 500 goals.
1985 - Denis Potvin became the highest defenseman scorer when he got his 916th point.
1991 - The NHL granted permanent membership to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators.
1993 - It was announced that NBC would retain the rights to the National Football League's (NFL) AFC package.
1994 - Ivan Lendl retired after a 17-year tennis career.
1998 - Brett Farve (Green Bay Packers) became the first NFL player to throw at least 30 touchdown passes for five seasons.
1962 - A world indoor pole-vault record was set by Don Meyers when he cleared 16 feet, 11/4 inches.
1966 - The NBA granted a franchise to Seattle.
1973 - Henri Richard (Montreal Canadiens) scored his 1,000th point.
1983 - Guy Lafleur (Montreal Canadiens) became the 10th NHL player to score 500 goals.
1985 - Denis Potvin became the highest defenseman scorer when he got his 916th point.
1991 - The NHL granted permanent membership to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators.
1993 - It was announced that NBC would retain the rights to the National Football League's (NFL) AFC package.
1994 - Ivan Lendl retired after a 17-year tennis career.
1998 - Brett Farve (Green Bay Packers) became the first NFL player to throw at least 30 touchdown passes for five seasons.
Monday December 22nd
"I love my Dad and I love this game. I know he was watching."
-- Brett Favre pays tribute to his father after an emotional Monday Night Football victory over Oakland, 2003.
"I love my Dad and I love this game. I know he was watching."
-- Brett Favre pays tribute to his father after an emotional Monday Night Football victory over Oakland, 2003.
one of his best games. you could feel the emotions riding high that night. what's even more incredible to me that it as been 5 years already!
