Back in Time: November 23

Back in Time: November 23
Back in Time: November 23 /

Fran Tarkenton

Minnesota QB Fran Tarkenton becomes the NFL's all-time completions leader when he completes his 2,840th pass in the Vikings' 28-13 victory over San Diego.


Goose Gossage

The Yankees sign free-agent Rich Gossage to a six-year 2.75 million dollar contract. The 'Goose' had 26 saves and 1.26 era for the Pirates last season.


Doug Flutie

Boston College defeats Miami, 47-45, on Doug Flutie's last-second 64-yard Hail Mary pass.


Steve Sax

Leaving the World Champion Dodgers, free-agent second baseman Steve Sax signs a three-year deal with the Yankees.


Jeff Hornacek

Utah's Jeff Hornacek sets an NBA record by sinking all eight of his three-point field goal attempts during the Jazz' 113-103 home win over Seattle. Hornacek scored a career-high 40 points and broke the previous mark held by Portland's Terry Porter and Seattle's Sam Perkins.


Born on this Day

Jack McKeon (1930) Oscar Robertson (1938) Luis Tiant (1940) Ken Schrom (1954) Brook Jacoby (1959) Dale Sveum (1963) Jose Gonzales (1964) John Williams (1964) Brian Glynn (1967) Vin Baker (1971) Reggie Green (1973) Saku Koivu (1974) Malik Rose (1974) Adam Eaton (1977) Jonathan Papelbon (1980) Nicklas Backstrom (1987)



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