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Birth of the NFL, another Raiders Miracle, and Ernie Davis won the Heisman - This DiSH for Dec. 6
Episode 7406th December 2025 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 1925, the Pottsville Maroons beat the Chicago Cardinals 21-7 to win the unofficial NFL championship.

In 1925, Red Grange and the Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants in front of 70,000 at the Polo Grounds.

In 1970, the Oakland Raiders beat the New York Jets on a final play miracle.

In 1992, San Francisco 49ers WR Jerry Rice caught his 101st TD, passing Steve Largent for most TD receptions.

In 1997, the Tennessee Volunteers turned the ball over 6 times and still managed to beat Auburn in the SEC Title game.

In 1961, Syracuse RB Ernie Davis became the first African American to win the Heisman trophy.

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