This time of year is packed with exciting sports events like the NBA and NHL seasons, NFL playoffs, college bowl games, college basketball tournaments, the Australian Open, UFC Fight Nights, Formula E, and PGA Tour events. January 4 has seen many unforgettable moments in sports history. Here are some highlights:
– 1904: Ottawa Hockey Club beat Winnipeg Rowing Club, winning the challenge series 2-1.
– 1942: The Chicago Bears won the fourth NFL All-Star Game, defeating the NFL All-Stars 35-24.
– 1942: Rogers Hornsby was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
– 1970: The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense forced four interceptions to beat the Oakland Raiders 17-7.
– 1975: The New Orleans Jazz set an NBA record by scoring only 20 points in the first half.
– 1975: The Montreal Canadiens shut out the Washington Capitals 10-0.
– 1976: Mark Edmondson won his first and only Grand Slam title by defeating John Newcombe.
– 1984: Adrian Dantley tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record with 28 free throws in a game.
– 1986: Eric Dickerson rushed for a record 248 yards in an NFL postseason game.
– 2002: Michael Jordan became the fourth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points.
– 2018: Mohamed Salah was named the African Footballer of the Year.
Notable athletes like Rogers Hornsby, Eric Dickerson, and Robert Parish made their mark on this day. Hornsby was a legendary hitter in baseball, while Dickerson is known for his iconic style and record-breaking rushing yards. January 4 is a day to remember in sports!
