Back in Time: December 19

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Dec 19, 2008

Back in Time: December 19

Ken Houston

Houston safety Ken Houston returns two interceptions for touchdowns in the Oilers' 49-33 victory over San Diego to set the NFL career record with nine touchdowns on interception returns. He also sets the single-season record with four interception return touchdowns.

Scotty Bowman

Scotty Bowman became the NHL's all time winningest coach with his 691st victory.

Jan Stenerud

Jan Stenerud announces his retirement from the NFL. The kicker held the record for the most career field goals with 373.

Oklahoma Sooners

The NCAA places the Oklahoma Sooners football program on probation for violations.

Steve Howe

Yankess pitcher Steve Howe is arrested for cocaine possession.

Orlando Brown

Cleveland's Orlando Brown is ejected from a game for pushing referee Jeff Triplette to the ground. Triplette had accidentally hit Brown in the eye with a weighted penalty flag.

Born on this Day

Kevin McHale (1957) Reggie White (1961)Arvydas Sabonis (1964) Eric Weinrich (1966) Tom Gugliotta (1969) Warren Sapp (1972) Bryant Westbrook (1974) Jake Plummer (1974) Jorge Garbajosa (1977)