1922: Rose Bowl Breaks Barriers
On January 2, 1922, Charles West became the first Black quarterback in the Rose Bowl as Washington & Jefferson held California scoreless.
Category: Sports – This Day
1978: Muhammad Ali Wins a Third Heavyweight Championship
Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks by unanimous decision in New Orleans and regained the heavyweight title.
1975: Rennie Stennett Goes Seven-for-Seven
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Rennie Stennett collected seven hits in seven at-bats during a 22-0 win over the Chicago Cubs.
1920: The Future NFL Is Organized in Canton
Representatives of professional football teams met in Canton, Ohio, and organized the American Professional Football Association.
1996: Roger Clemens Strikes Out 20 Batters Again
Boston Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens struck out 20 Detroit Tigers in a nine-inning game, matching the major-league record he had set ten years earlier.
2011: Mariano Rivera Records Save Number 602
New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera finished a win over Minnesota to record his 602nd career save, then the major-league record.