This Day in Sports History (12/27/2020 – (1/2/2020)

Introduction

December 27th, 1981

• Wayne Gretzky, the legendary player of the Edmonton Oilers, achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the quickest NHL player to reach 100 points, accomplishing this feat in just his 38th game.

December 28th, 2008

• The Detroit Lions concluded their football season without securing a single win, recording an unfortunate 0 and 16, marking the most disappointing season in NFL history.

December 29th, 1862

• The invention of the bowling ball is officially recognized.

December 30th, 1956

• In a decisive NFL championship match, the New York Giants triumphed over the Chicago Bears with a commanding score of 47 to 7.

December 31st, 1963

• The Chicago Bears clinched the NFL championship title.

January 1st, 1902

• The inaugural Rose Bowl college football game took place in Pasadena, California, featuring a showdown between the University of Michigan and Stanford, with the Wolverines dominating and winning 49 to 0.

January 2nd, 1961

• The first AFL Championship Game was contested between the Houston Oilers and the Los Angeles Chargers, where the Oilers emerged victorious with a score of 24 to 16.

Written by: David Green