Back in Time: January 15

Back in Time: January 15

Wilt Chamberlain

In one of the biggest trades in NBA history, the San Francisco Warriors, in the middle of a then league record 17-game losing streak, trade Wilt Chamberlain to the Philadelphia 76ers for Connie Dierking, Lee Shaffer, Paul Neumann and cash.

Green Bay Packers

In the NFL's first Super Bowl, the Green Bay Packers defeat the AFL's Kansas City Chiefs, 35-10. The game is televised by both CBS and NBC.

Don Nelson

Golden State's Don Nelson becomes the second man in NBA history to appear in 1,000 games both as a player and a coach (joining Lenny Wilkens) when the Warriors lost to the Indiana Pacers, 144-105.

Dennis Rodman

Chicago's Dennis Rodman kicks cameraman Eugene Amosin in the groin. 'The Worm' would be suspended 11 games without pay for the incident.

Sam Perkins

Seattle's Sam Perkins ties Jeff Hornacek's NBA single-game record by connecting on eight three-point field goals without a miss during the Sonics' 122-78 win over visiting Toronto.

Mark McGwire

An anonymous bidder pays just over $3 million for Mark McGwire's 70th home run ball.

Born on this Day

Mike Marshall (1943) <br>Randy White (1953) <br>Bernard Hopkins (1965) <br>Felton Spencer (1968) <br>Siupeli Malamala (1969) <br>Delino DeShields (1969) <br>Mary Pierce (1975) <br>Drew Brees (1979, pictured) <br>Matt Holliday (1980) <br>