TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY DECEMBER 28

2008  Detroit Lions finish the season 0-16 – 1^st NFL team to go winless – lost first 2 in 2009 and lost 7 of last 8 in 2007

1998  Mark McGwire named Male Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press – batted .299, hit 70 HRs and had 147 RBI and 162 walks

1995  Dick Motta became 3^rd NBA coach to win 900 games

1982  Arthur Ehrat receives a patent – the breakaway goal used in basketball games

1954  Overbrook High School loses 59-58 to Farrell High School – only loss in 1953-54 and 1954-55 seasons for the Wilt Chamberlain led team

1958  The Colts beat the Giants 23-17 in what many call the greatest NFL game – Johnny Unitas threw for 349 yards

1950  Dolph Schayes of Syracuse pulls down what was then NBA record 35 rebounds in a game