Did you know that Wayne Gretzky scored his 600th NHL goal on this day? This wasn't just any achievement; it was a record-breaking moment in hockey history. Gretzky, known as "The Great One, " reached this milestone during his incredible career. He wasn't the only athlete making headlines on this date, though. Sammy Baugh threw six touchdown passes for the Washington Redskins in 1947, and Bobby Mitchell of the Cleveland Browns made history with his punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in 1958. Fast forward to 1984, Doug Flutie led Boston College to a thrilling win over Miami with a last-second touchdown pass. These achievements show how athletes push the limits and break records in their respective sports.
In 1991, Tony Sands set a new NCAA rushing record with 396 yards and 58 carries for Kansas, while Desmond Howard made a memorable play against Ohio State with his "Heisman Pose" after a punt return touchdown. Evander Holyfield also made history that year by coming back from a knockdown to win his heavyweight title fight. The year 2001 saw a unique incident when James Butler punched his opponent after the final bell, leading to his suspension. In 2002, Larry Johnson of Penn State became the ninth running back to rush for 2, 000 yards in a season. The San Diego Sockers set a new record in 2012 with 41 consecutive wins. Lydia Ko ended her year on a high note in 2014 by winning a huge payout in the LPGA Tour. Kevin Love set an NBA record in 2016 with 34 points in the first quarter, and Phil Mickelson beat Tiger Woods in a golf match that went to extra holes in 2018. Most recently, Ron Bland of the Dallas Cowboys broke a long-standing NFL record with his fifth interception return for a touchdown. Each of these moments shows the incredible feats athletes can achieve in sports history.
