Today in sports history: Jan. 5
In 1993, Reggie Jackson, who hit 563 homers and played on five championship teams in 21 seasons, is the only player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. See more sports moments from this date.
1993: Reggie Jackson the lone player elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
1993 — Reggie Jackson, who hit 563 homers and played on five championship teams in 21 seasons, is the only player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Reggie Jackson who says he wants a Yankees cap on his plaque at Cooperstown, matched smiles with his former boss, George Steinbrenner, right, at a New York news conference Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1993 marking Jackson's induction into baseball's Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Marty Lerderhandler)
1997: In 2nd season, Carolina Panthers beat Dallas Cowboys to advance to NFC Championship
1997 — The second-year Carolina Panthers, behind John Kasay’s four field goals, beat the Dallas Cowboys 26-17 to advance to the NFC Championship game.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman walks off the field at Texas Stadium, Monday night, Dec. 8, 1997, in Irving, Texas, after the Cowboys lost to the Carolina Panthers 23-13. ( AP Photo/LM Otero)
1999: Nolan Ryan, George Brett and Robin Yount are voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame
1999 — Nolan Ryan, George Brett and Robin Yount are voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the biggest class of first-time candidates since Babe Ruth and four others were chosen in the original election of 1936.
Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Nolan Ryan speaks upon his arrival in Albany, N.Y., Friday, July 23, 1999. Ryan will be inducted during ceremonies in Cooperstown, N.Y., on Sunday, July 25. (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
2003: San Francisco 49ers complete second-biggest comeback in NFL history
2003 — Jeff Garcia hits Tai Streets with a 13-yard touchdown pass with 1 minute left, and the New York Giants botch the snap on a 41-yard field goal attempt as time expires in San Francisco’s 39-38 victory — the second-biggest comeback in NFL playoff history.
San Francisco 49ers Jeff Garcia reacts after he scored a touchdown in the fourth quarter during the San Francisco 49ers vs. New York Giants NFC Wild Card playoff game in San Francisco, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
2013: Aaron Rodgers connects with an NFL playoff-record 10 receivers
2013 — Aaron Rodgers connects with an NFL playoff-record 10 receivers as he throws for 274 yards in his first playoff victory at home, leading Green Bay to a 24-10 victory over Minnesota.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) laughs with Minnesota Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson (21) during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. Packers won 24-10. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
2013: Arian Foster becomes first player with 100-yard games in first 3 playoff games
2013 — Arian Foster rushes for 140 yards and a touchdown in Houston’s 19-13 win over Cincinnati, and becomes the first NFL player to have 100-yard games in each of his first three playoff games.
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates his touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of an NFL wild card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
2017: Washington Capitals snap Columbus Blue Jackets' winning streak at 16 games
2017 — The Columbus Blue Jackets lose 5-0 to the Washington Capitals ending their winning streak at 16 games, one shy of the NHL record. Columbus lose for the first time since Nov. 26, ending a captivating run that fell short of the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins’ record of 17 consecutive wins.
The Columbus Blue Jackets including Jack Johnson (7), Scott Hartnell (43), Nick Foligno (71), Seth Jones (3) and others leave the ice after they lost to the Washington Capitals in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)