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ON THIS DATE

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 with 28 seconds left to give the Browns a 30-28 victory over the Los Angeles Rams and the NFL title in their first year in the league.

1961 – George Blanda’s 35-yard touchdown pass to Billy Cannon gives the Houston Oilers a 10-3 victory over the San Diego Chargers for their second AFL title.

1997 – In one of the biggest upsets in college basketball, NCAA Division II American-Puerto Rico defeats No. 12 Arkansas 64-59 in the Puerto Rico Holiday Classic.

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