Back in Time: December 4

Back in Time: December 4

Jim Bunning

AP

The Tigers trade pitcher Jim Bunning to the Phillies for catcher Gus Triandos, pitcher Jack Hamilton and outfielder Don Demeter.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Peter Read Miller/SI

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's consecutive game streak of scoring in double figures (787) is snapped at Milwaukee.

John Elway

Peter Read Miller/SI

John Elway surpasses 3,000 passing yards for the season for the 12th consecutive time.

Latrell Sprewell

AP

Golden State forward Latrell Sprewell is suspended without pay for one year by NBA Commissioner David Stern.

Corey Dillon

Elsa/Allsport

Cincinnati running back Corey Dillon rushes for a rookie record 246 yards in a 41-14 victory over Tennessee.

Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera

Heinz Kluetmeier/SI

In an unexpected blockbuster trade at the winter meetings, the Tigers acquire Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis from the Marlins in exchange for six prospects, including southpaw Andrew Miller, outfielder Cameron Maybin and four other highly regarded minor leaguers.

Born on this Day

Jerry Wachter/SI

Harvey Kuenn (1930) <br>Bernard King (1956, pictured) <br>Frank Reich (1961) <br>Shannon Briggs (1971)<br>Ted Johnson (1972) <br>Howard Eisley (1972) <br>Corliss Williamson (1973) <br>Tadahito Iguchi (1974) <br>Andrew Brackman (1985) <br>Carlos Gomez (1985) <br>Martell Webster (1986)