In 1992, Jerry Rice caught his record-setting 101st NFL touchdown pass. The Heisman Trophy was awarded to Ernie Davis of Syracuse in 1961, Archie Griffin of Ohio State in 1975, and to Vinny Testaverde of Miami in 1986. The other finalists were Paul Palmer from Temple, future Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, and the popular Brian Bosworth of … [Read more...] about Sports History – December 6
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Sports History – November 27
1966 - The Washington Redskins defeated the New York Giants in the highest scoring game in NFL history at 113 points. Redskins HB A.D. Whitfield had three touchdowns on the day, leading all players, including a 63-yard run in the first quarter plus a one-yard run and five-yard pass reception from QB Sonny Jurgensen that started the scoring onslaught. Rookie safety Brig Owens … [Read more...] about Sports History – November 27
Sports History – November 22
1986 - Top contender Mike Tyson defeats Trevor Berbick in Las Vegas to win his first heavyweight boxing title. https://youtu.be/-MptvFL8Kp8 … [Read more...] about Sports History – November 22