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Friday, December 21, 2012

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY DECEMBER 23

2005  Johnny Damon signs a 4 year deal with the NYY
1997  Phil Jackson gets his 500th 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 – 1st NBA player to be so honored
1951  The NFL championship is broadcast nationally for the 1st time – LA Rams beat Cleveland 24-17 – broadcasters paid $75,000 for the rights

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