Today In Sports History 12/23

Our past has shaped the present by many things in history including sports, here is how sports marked our history today.

Baseball

• In 1923 Yankees pitcher Carl Mays sold to Reds for $85,000.

College Football

• In 1972 at the second Fiesta Bowl, #15 Arizona State beats Missouri 49-35.

Hockey

• In 1933 Montreal Canadiens center Howie Morenz scores in 3-0 win versus Detroit Red Wings, his NHL record 249th career goal.

Miscellaneous

• In 1969 Ballon d’Or: Milan midfielder Gianni Rivera wins award for best European football player ahead of Cagliari forward Luigi Riva and Bayern Munich striker Gerd Müller.

NBA

• In 1997 Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson is quickest to reach 500 wins, 682 games.

NFL

• In 1972 “Immaculate Reception” Steelers turns around a 7-6 defeat with a last second touchdown reception against Raiders to win 13-7.