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December 1, 1974 - In a game that featured plenty of mud, snow, and rain, the Cleveland Browns defeat the San Francisco 49ers 7-0 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium.
December 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In an episode of The Odd Couple originally aired On This Day in 1972, Allen Ludden, a major fan of Oscar's, invites him to appear on Password as a celebrity guest, and super-fan Felix is determined to finagle a position as Oscar's partner.
December 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Happy 77th Birthday to George Foster!

⚾ Avg = .274
⚾ HR = 348
⚾ RBI = 1,239

⭐ 5× All-Star
🏆 2× World Series champion
🏆 NL MVP (1977)
⭐ 2× NL home run leader
⭐ 3× NL RBI leader

💯 Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
‘Brian’s Song’ starring James Caan and Billy Dee Williams first aired on ABC-TV On This Day in 1971.
December 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
November 30, 1986 - Miami QB Dan Marino chats with Terry Bradshaw of CBS-TV on the field pregame at the Orange Bowl prior to the start of the Dolphins vs Falcons game. Marino passes for 303 yds with 2 TDs, but he gives up 4 INTs, in the Falcons 20-14 victory.
November 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM
November 30, 1969 - WR Charlie Taylor (#42) of the Washington Redskins runs a pass route against the Los Angeles Rams during their game at RFK Stadium. The Rams won 24-13. (📸 Focus on Sport)
November 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Happy 63rd Birthday to Bo Jackson!

The legend of “Bo Knows” - -
In 1987, he had a 2-HR game on June 7 and later in the year he would have a 3-TD game for the Raiders on his birthday against the Seahawks in Seattle.
November 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Remembering Paul Westphal born on this day in 1950.

🏀 Points = 12,809
🏀 Assists = 3,591
🏀 Steals = 1,022

🏆 NBA Champion (1974)
⭐ 5× NBA All-Star
⭐ NBA Comeback Player of the Year (1983)

💯 No. 44 retired by Phoenix Suns

💯 Member-Basketball Hall of Fame
November 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Remembering Bill Walsh born on this day in 1931.

49ers (1979–1988)

Regular season -
🏈 Win–loss record = 92–59–1
🏈 Games coached = 152

🏆 3× Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII)
🏆 2× NFL Coach of the Year (1981, 1984)

💯 Member – Pro Football Hall of Fame
November 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
November 29, 1976 - The New York Yankees sign outfielder Reggie Jackson to a 5-year deal worth $3.5 million.

“He was 30 years old. A prime player in his prime.” - (Dick Williams on Reggie Jackson.)
November 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
November 28, 1971 - Spencer Haywood scores a game high 29 points ... but Wilt Chamberlain grabs a game high 26 rebounds to help lead the Lakers to a 138-121 victory over the Super Sonics at The Forum in Inglewood.
November 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
November 28, 1971 - QB Jim Hart (#17) of the St. Louis Cardinals throws a pass during their game against the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium. DL Fred Dryer (#89) (left) of the Giants tries to get to Hart on the play. StLouis defeated New York 24-7.
November 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
November 28, 1957 - After a season in which he had a record of 21-11 with 18 complete games and 4 shutouts, and collected 111 SO's while pitching in 271 innings and ending with a 2.69 ERA, Warren Spahn is named the Cy Young award winner.
November 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
November 28, 1971 - Johnny Unitas and the Colts as they take on the Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum.
November 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
November 28, 1971 - Bruce Coslet in action as the Bengals take on the Chargers at Riverfront Stadium.
November 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Happy 83rd Birthday to Paul Warfield!

🏈 Recept = 427
🏈 Receive yds = 8,565
🏈 Receive TD = 85

🏆 2× SB champ (VII, VIII)
🏆 NFL champion (1964)
⭐ 8× Pro Bowl
⭐ 2× NFL receive TD leader

💯 Member-Pro Football Hall of Fame
November 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Remembering Ernie Ladd born on this day in 1938.

🏆 AFL Champ (1963)
⭐ 4× AFL All-Star

💯 Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame

✅ Ladd took up professional wrestling during the AFL off-season and turned it into a full-time career in 1969.
November 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Happy 67th Birthday to Dave Righetti!

⚾ W/L = 82–79
⚾ ERA = 3.46
⚾ SO = 1,112
⚾ Saves = 252

🏆 AL ROY (1981)
⭐ 2× All-Star
✨ 2× AL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1986, 1987)
⭐ AL saves leader (1986)

💯 Pitched a no-hitter on July 4, 1983
November 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
November 27, 1978 - Franco Harris in action as the Steelers take on the 49ers on a Monday night at Candlestick Park. Pittsburgh defeated San Francisco 24-7.
November 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
November 27, 1953 - After a season in which he batted .336 and collected 201 hits, which included 27 doubles, along with 43 HRs and 145 RBI, Al Rosen is named the AL MVP.
November 27, 2025 at 10:04 PM
November 27, 1956 - After a season in which he had a record of 27-7 with 18 complete games and 5 shutouts, and collected 139 SO's while pitching in 268 innings and ending with a 3.06 ERA, Don Newcombe wins the inaugural edition of the Cy Young Award.
November 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
November 27, 1997 - Barry Sanders rushes for 167 yards with 3 TD's in the Detroit Lions 55-20 victory over the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving Day at the Pontiac Silverdome.
November 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"Television Memories" 📺 ....
November 27, 1978 - "The White Shadow" premieres on CBS-TV.
November 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
November 25, 1977 - "Thanksgiving Reunion - The Partridge Family & My Three Sons" airs on ABC-TV.
November 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
November 27, 1968 - The casts of "The Beverly Hillbillies", "Petticoat Junction" & "Green Acres" posing at Thanksgiving dinner during the episode entitled "The Thanksgiving Spirit" where the Clampetts go to Hooterville for Thanksgiving.
November 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM