Today in sports history: Dec. 3
In 2015, Aaron Rodgers throws a 61-yard touchdown pass to Richard Rodgers with no time left to give the Green Bay Packers a 27-23 comeback victory over the Detroit Lions. See more sports moments from this date:
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1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins Heisman Trophy
1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy.
Angelo Bertelli, Notre Dame quarterback, poses with the Heisman Memorial trophy at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City on Jan. 12, 1944. (AP Photo)
1946: Army halfback Glenn Davis named Heisman Trophy winner
1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named the Heisman Trophy winner.
Army back Glenn Davis carries the ball in this Nov. 28, 1944 file photo in New York.
1957: Texas A&M halfback John David Crow named Heisman Trophy winner
1957 — Texas A&M halfback John David Crow is named the Heisman Trophy winner.
In this Dec. 12, 1957, file photo, John Crow, Texas A&M halfback, center, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crow of Springhill, La., hold Heisman Memorial Trophy award to Crow as the outstanding college football player of 1957 at dinner at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York. (AP Photo/File)
1979: USC halfback Charles White wins Heisman Trophy
1979 — Southern California halfback Charles White is named the Heisman Trophy winner.
Tailback Charles White of the USC Trojans, speaks at a news conference after being named winner of the 1979 Heisman Trophy in Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 3, 1979. (AP Photo/Wally Fong)
1982 — Tommy Hearns wins WBC welterweight title with 15-round decision over Wilfred Benitez
1982 — Tommy Hearns wins the WBC welterweight title with a 15-round decision over Wilfred Benitez in New Orleans.
Sweat flies as Thomas Hearns, right, and Wilfred Benitez trade punches in their WBC World Super Welterweight Championship fight, December 3, 1982 in New Orleans. Hearns took the title from Benitez on 15-round decision. (AP Photo)
1994: No. 6 Florida beats unbeaten Alabama in SEC title game
1994 — Sixth-ranked Florida beats undefeated and third-ranked Alabama 24-23 in the first SEC Championship game played in Atlanta.
In this Dec. 3, 1994, file photo, Florida coach Steve Spurrier, left, shakes hands with Alabama coach Gene Stallings after the Gators 24-23 win in the Southeastern Conference Championship football game in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
1999: Marshall wins third straight MAC title on last-second touchdown
1999 — Marshall beats Western Michigan 34-30 on the last play of the MAC Championship game. Down 30-27 with four seconds left in the game, Chad Pennington throws his 100th career touchdown pass to Eric Pinkerton as time expires to give the Thundering Herd their third consecutive MAC title.
Marshall quarterback Chad Pennington celebrates after being given a plaque naming him player of the game, Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in Huntington, West Virginia. Marshall defeated Western Michigan 34-30 to win the Mid American Conference championship. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
2000: Four NFL rushers run for 200+ yards on same day
2000 — The 200-yard rushing games by Mike Anderson, Corey Dillon, Warrick Dunn and Curtis Martin mark the first time in NFL history that four runners have 200 yards on the same day. It's never happened three times in a single day. Anderson rushes for an NFL rookie record 251 yards and four touchdowns in Denver’s 38-23 victory over New Orleans.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Warrick Dunn (28) celebrates with teammate Dexter Jackson after the Buccaneers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 27-7 Sunday afternoon Dec. 3, 2000 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Dunn rushed for 210 yards in the win. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
2004: Bode Miller, Daron Rahlves go 1-2 for US in World Cup event
2004 — Bode Miller wins his fourth race of the season in the downhill at Beaver Creek, Colo., and Daron Rahlves is second to give the United States its first 1-2 finish on the World Cup circuit. The last time U.S. men went 1-2 in any elite international race was 1984, when Phil Mahre won the Olympic slalom in Sarajevo and twin brother Steve took the silver medal.
U.S. ski racer Bode Miller winner of the World Cup Downhill at Beaver Creek, Colo., Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, cheers on teammate Daron Rahlves who finished second. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
2005: USC wins 34th straight game, 16th against ranked opponent
2005 — Southern California wins its 34th consecutive game and 16th straight against a ranked opponent, beating No. 11 UCLA 66-19. The 16 victories against Associated Press ranked teams is one better than Oklahoma, which won 15 from 1973-76.
Southern California's Reggie Bush leaps over UCLA defender Marcus Cassel as he rushes 13 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter of their game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
2014: Philadelphia 76ers avoid worst start in NBA history by beating Minnesota Timberwolves
2014 — The Philadelphia 76ers avoid tying the record for the worst start to a season in NBA history, ending their 0-17 skid with an 85-77 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Philadelphia 76ers celebrate on the bench during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, in Minneapolis. The 76ers won 85-77. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
2015: Aaron Rodgers connects on 61-yard TD throw to Richard Rodgers to complete Packers comeback
2015 — Aaron Rodgers throws a 61-yard touchdown pass to Richard Rodgers with no time left to give the Green Bay Packers a 27-23 comeback victory over the Detroit Lions. Detroit went ahead 17-0 after its first three drives and capped the opening possession of the third quarter with a field goal to go ahead 20-0.
In this Dec. 3, 2015, file photo, Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers, right, catches a 61-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass thrown by Aaron Rodgers with no time remaining to beat the Lions 27-23 in an NFL football game in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
2017: Tom Brady continues dominance of Buffalo Bills, improving to 27-3 against division rival
2017 — Tom Brady continues his career-long dominance of the Buffalo Bills completing 21 of 30 for 258 yards and an interception in New England’s 23-3 victory. He improves to 27-3 against Buffalo and breaks Brett Favre’s record for wins by a quarterback against any one opponent.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Patriots won 23-3. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes)
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