TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY DECEMBER 23

2005  Johnny Damon signs a 4 year deal with the NYY

1997  Phil Jackson gets his 500^th coaching win – fastest ever

1994  Dana Barros hits a 3 point FG – will set an NBA record by hitting at least one in the next 89 consecutive games

1990  Pittsburgh beats Cleveland 35-0 – Browns threw one interception and lost 8 fumbles

1982  Chaminade College, a Division II school with a student population of 850, beats #1 ranked Virginia led by Ralph Sampson 77-72 in the Maui Invitational Tournament

1972  “The Immaculate Reception” – Steelers trailing 7-6 score on a deflected pass to win 13-7

1968  Bill Russell named Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year – 1^st NBA player to be so honored

1951  The NFL championship is broadcast nationally for the 1^st time – LA Rams beat Cleveland 24-17 – broadcasters paid $75,000 for the rights