Category: Sports – This Day
2017: Patriots Erase 28-3
New England erased a 28–3 deficit and beat Atlanta 34–28 in the first overtime game in Super Bowl history.
2011: Packers Win Super Bowl XLV
Green Bay defeated Pittsburgh 31–25 as Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdowns and earned Super Bowl XLV MVP honors.
2016: Broncos Win Super Bowl 50
Denver’s defense overwhelmed Carolina in a 24–10 Super Bowl 50 victory led by MVP Von Miller.
1936: First NFL Draft Begins
The NFL held its first player draft in Philadelphia, creating a system designed to spread college talent across the league.
1971: Satchel Paige Enters Hall
Satchel Paige became the first player selected for the Hall of Fame primarily for his Negro Leagues career.
1996: Deep Blue Beats Kasparov
IBM’s Deep Blue defeated world champion Garry Kasparov in the opening game of their landmark 1996 chess match.
