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. Plus, there are F1 races, UFC Fight Nights, and college basketball tournaments to enjoy.
December 20 has seen some unforgettable moments in sports history. Here are a few highlights:
– 1905: Jack O’Brien won the World Light Heavyweight boxing title by defeating Bob Fitzsimmons.
– 1921: Baseball’s commissioner reinstated the best-of-seven format for the World Series.
– 1926: The St. Louis Cardinals traded Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby to the New York Giants.
– 1938: Rookie goaltender Frankie Brimsek of the Boston Bruins recorded his third straight shutout.
– 1966: The NBA awarded an expansion franchise to the Seattle SuperSonics.
– 1973: Henri Richard of the Montreal Canadiens scored his 1,000th NHL point.
– 1981: Doug Smail set an NHL record by scoring just four seconds into a game.
– 1983: Guy Lafleur became the 10th player in NHL history to score 500 goals.
– 1998: Brett Favre became the first NFL player to throw for over 30 touchdowns in five seasons.
– 2005: Kobe Bryant scored a career-high 62 points in a game.
Three standout athletes from December 20 are Doug Smail, Brett Favre, and Kobe Bryant. Smail holds the Winnipeg Jets record for shorthanded goals. Favre is a Pro Football Hall of Famer and a football legend. Bryant won five NBA championships and multiple MVP awards.
December 20 is a day filled with sports history that fans won’t forget!
