George Blanda
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By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16 victory over the...
Today in Sports History-Brennan sets single-season record
By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24
1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...
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By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23
1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...
Today in Sports History-Abdul-Jabbar reaches 30,000 points
By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 19
1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.
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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24
By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 18
1962 — Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33.
1970 — Joe...
Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20
By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 14
1945 — The Chicago Cardinals snap the longest losing streak in NFL history at 29 games with a 16-7 victory over the Chicago Bears.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16 victory over the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:06 PM EST
Dec. 31
1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants for their...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24
1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:57 AM EST
Nov. 19
1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:47 AM EST
Nov. 19
1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.
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AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 04:55 PM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 31
1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants...
AP Sportlight
By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 19
1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 11:58 AM EST
Nov. 19
1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans.
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AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
Jan. 2
1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...
AP Sportlight
Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30
1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears.
1962 — The Green Bay...