In 1968, the dramatic finish to the New York Jets vs. Oakland Raiders game was not seen on the east coast, replaced by the made for NBC movie "Heidi."

In 1991, Detroit Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley was paralyzed during a game against the LA Rams.

In 1973, Miller Barber won the 144-hole World Open Golf Championship.

In 1990, Houston's David Klingler threw 11 TDs in a game against Eastern Washington.

In 1959, Syracuse's Jim Brown scored 43 points in his final collegiate game to break the NCAA record. It has since been topped by three others.