Category: Sports – This Day

December 26, 1976

December 27, 1959

December 28, 1958

December 29, 1999

December 31, 1967

December 5, 2016

December 30, 1990

On January 2, 1922, Charles West became the first Black quarterback in the Rose Bowl as Washington & Jefferson held California scoreless.

Muhammad Ali defeated Leon Spinks by unanimous decision in New Orleans and regained the heavyweight title.

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Rennie Stennett collected seven hits in seven at-bats during a 22-0 win over the Chicago Cubs.

Representatives of professional football teams met in Canton, Ohio, and organized the American Professional Football Association.

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.