December is an exciting month for sports fans. The NBA and NHL seasons are in full swing, NFL teams are battling for playoff spots, and college football wraps up. There are also Grand Prix races, UFC Fight Nights, and college basketball tournaments to enjoy.
December 19 has seen many memorable moments in sports history. Here are some highlights:
– 1891: The Canadian Rugby Union was established.
– 1913: Jack Johnson fought Jim Johnson to a draw for the vacant world heavyweight boxing title.
– 1917: The NHL was founded. In its first games, Joe Malone and Harry Hyland each scored five goals.
– 1926: The Frankford Yellow Jackets won the NFL championship.
– 1943: Harry Lumley became the youngest goalie in NHL history at just 17 years old.
– 1947: The Washington Redskins picked Harry Gilmer first overall in the NFL draft.
– 1948: The Cleveland Browns completed an undefeated season.
– 1964: Dennis Hull scored his first goal for the Chicago Blackhawks, with his brother Bobby adding two goals and two assists.
– 1984: Wayne Gretzky became the youngest player to reach 1,000 points in the NHL.
– 2010: The Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a stunning last-second win against the New York Giants.
– 2018: The Houston Rockets set an NBA record with 26 three-pointers in a game.
Two standout athletes from December 19 are Larry Bird and Bo Jackson. Bird, a Boston Celtics legend, is known for his incredible shooting and competitive spirit. Jackson, a two-sport star, won the Heisman Trophy and made headlines in both baseball and football.
