Tag: Heisman

This Day in Sports History – Dec. 30

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In 1988, Barry Sanders rushed for 222 yards and scored 5 touchdowns as Oklahoma State routed Wyoming 62-14 in the Holiday Bowl.

In 1981, Wayne Gretzky scored 5 goals to become the fastest to 50 in a season. 

In 1990, Scott Skiles dished and NBA record 30 assists.

And in 2020, Becky Hammon became the first woman to take over as head coach in an NBA game. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 27

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In 1998 – Emmit Smith scored career TD number 124 to pass Marcus Allen on the All-Time rushing TDs list.

In 1974 – Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman Trophies

In 1991 – Tim Hardaway set a record that he wishes he hadn’t

And in 2012 – the New York Knicks signed Jeremy Lin.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 14

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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 the highest percentage of first place votes.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 9

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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 Heisman trophy was awarded.

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