January is an exciting month for sports fans, featuring the NBA and NHL seasons, NFL playoffs, college bowl games, college basketball tournaments, the Australian Open in tennis, UFC Fight Nights, Formula E, and PGA Tour events. January 16 has seen many memorable moments in sports history. Here are some highlights:
– 1905: The Ottawa Senators crushed Dawson City 23-2, marking the most lopsided playoff game ever.
– 1960: Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings became the NHL’s all-time leading scorer in his 888th game.
– 1962: The Western Conference won the 12th NBA All-Star game 150-130, with Bob Pettit named MVP.
– 1966: In the 16th NFL Pro Bowl, the East defeated the West 36-7, with Jim Brown and Dale Meinert earning MVP honors.
– 1972: The Dallas Cowboys triumphed over the Miami Dolphins 24-3 in Super Bowl VI, with Roger Staubach as MVP.
– 1979: The Pittsburgh Steelers won Super Bowl XIII against the Cowboys, with Terry Bradshaw throwing four touchdown passes.
– 2008: Coach Bob Knight became the first men’s Division I coach to reach 900 career wins.
– 2013: LeBron James became the youngest player to score 20,000 points in the NBA.
– 2016: The Arizona Cardinals beat the Green Bay Packers 26-20 in an NFL playoff, with Larry Fitzgerald scoring the winning touchdown in overtime.
– 2019: Stephen Curry made history by hitting eight or more three-pointers in three straight games.
Three legends who shone on January 16 are Gordie Howe, Terry Bradshaw, and Ken Griffey Jr. Howe is remembered as one of hockey’s greatest. Bradshaw is known for his strong arm and TV presence. Griffey Jr., nicknamed “The Kid,” hit 630 home runs and won 10 Gold Gloves.
