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And the Lord did doth place the ball into Franco Harris' humble hands, Chaminade beat #1 Virginia, and the birth of Captain Comeback - This DiSH for Dec. 23
Episode 75523rd December 2025 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 1972, Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris caught a ricocheted ball and ran in the game winning touchdown. Many questions surround that play to this day.

In 1982, NAIA school Chaminade beat top-ranked Virginia in one of the greatest upsets of all-time.

In 1962, the Dallas Texans beat George Blanda and the Houston Oilers in the AFL Championship game.

Back in 1972, Dallas Cowboys QB Roger Staubach came on in relief to lead the Cowboys to a come back win over San Francisco.

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