Around this time of year, sports fans are buzzing with excitement. The NBA and NHL seasons are in full swing, NFL games are heating up, college football is wrapping up, and there are Grand Prix races, UFC Fight Nights, and college basketball tournaments to enjoy. December 30 has seen some unforgettable moments in sports history. Here are a few highlights:
– 1896: Ernie McLea scored a hat trick in the first Stanley Cup challenge game outside Montreal, leading the Montreal Victorias to a 6-5 win over the Winnipeg Victorias.
– 1934: The Boston Bruins kicked off a 37-game overtime undefeated streak, the longest in NHL history.
– 1956: The New York Giants crushed the Chicago Bears 47-7 to claim their fourth NFL title.
– 1981: Wayne Gretzky netted his 50th goal in just 39 games.
– 2000: Nebraska set an Alamo Bowl record with a 66-17 victory over Northwestern.
– 2016: In the 83rd Orange Bowl, No. 10 Florida State edged out No. 6 Michigan 33-32.
– 2020: Becky Hammon made history as the first woman to coach an NBA team when she stepped in for the Spurs during a game against the Lakers.
Notable athletes like Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Mike Shanahan, and Becky Hammon have also made their mark on December 30. Cawley is known for her groundbreaking achievements for Indigenous athletes. Shanahan led the Denver Broncos to two Super Bowl wins, while Hammon continues to inspire as a trailblazer in coaching. December 30 is a day filled with sports legends and memorable moments!
