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Taylor University's 'Silent Night,' the WFL's Only World Bowl game, and Joe Louis was upset he won - This DiSH for Dec. 5
Episode 7395th December 2025 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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Tonight, it will be the 28th Annual Silent Night Game at Taylor University. The students are silent until the Trojans scores their 10th point. The last two minutes are spent singing 'Silent Night' in unison.

In 1974, the Birmingham Americans played the Florida Blazers in the first ... and only World Bowl. The Americans beat the Blazers 22-21.

In 1969, the #1 Texas Longhorns played at #2 Arkansas. President Richard Nixon was at the game and awarded Texas a National Championship plaque after the game.

In 2002, Roone Arledge passed away at the age of 71. He was the most influential person in broadcast television sports.

In 1947, Joe Louis beat Jersey Joe Walcott in a controversial split decision.

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