January 5 has seen a lot of exciting sports events over the years. From NBA and NHL games to NFL playoffs, college bowl games, and even UFC fights, this day has hosted it all. Let’s take a look at some unforgettable moments that happened on this date.
In 1957, Jackie Robinson of the Dodgers announced his retirement instead of being traded to the New York Giants. Fast forward to 1964, the San Diego Chargers crushed the Boston Patriots 51-10 to win the AFL Championship, with Keith Lincoln rushing for 206 yards and scoring two touchdowns.
In 1971, the Harlem Globetrotters lost to the New Jersey Reds, ending a 2,495-game winning streak. Then in 1985, Bryan Trottier missed his ninth career penalty shot.
In 1993, Reggie Jackson was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. A year later, Aleksandr Popov set a world record in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 47.82 seconds.
In 2009, Texas beat Ohio State 24-21 in the Fiesta Bowl, and in 2010, Iowa took down Georgia Tech 24-14 in the Orange Bowl.
Fast forward to 2019, the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings set a new NBA record with 41 three-pointers in a single game, with Steph Curry hitting 10 of them.
Finally, in 2021, Alabama’s DeVonta Smith won the Heisman Trophy.
January 5 has been a big day for sports legends like Reggie Jackson and DeVonta Smith, making it a date to remember in sports history.
