Today in sports history: Jan. 12
In 1975, the Pittsburgh Steelers totally shut down Minnesota’s offense, handing the Vikings their third Super Bowl defeat, 16-6.
1951: Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma to retain heavyweight title
1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title.
Referee Ruby Goldstein signals the end of Lee Oma's heavyweight title hopes in the tenth round of bout in New York's Madison Square Garden, Jan. 12, 1951, as the challenger makes his befuddled way along the ropes toward his corner. In background is champion Ezzard Charles who defended his crown for the sixth time. Contest ended at 1:19 of the tenth round. (AP Photo/Matty Zimmerman)
1958: Milestone days for Dolph Schayes of Syracuse Nationals
1958 — Dolph Schayes of the Syracuse Nationals sets an NBA record for career points in a 135-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Schayes scores 23 points to bring his career mark to 11,770, breaking the record of 11,764 held by George Mikan.
1960 — Syracuse’s Dolph Schayes becomes the first player in NBA history to score 15,000 career points.
Dolph Schayes of the Syracuse Nationals, hugs the ball in dressing room in Philadelphia on Jan. 12, 1960, after he became the first National Basketball Association player to top the 15,000 point mark. Schayes 12-year veteran, scored 34 points to bring his career total to 15,013. Syracuse beat Boston 127-120. (AP Photo/Warren M. Winterbottom)
1969: After Joe Namath's 'guarantee,' NY Jets stun Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl
1969 — New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath “guarantees” a victory before the game against the 17-point favorite Baltimore Colts, then leads the AFL to its first Super Bowl victory, a 16-7 triumph over a Baltimore team that had lost only once in 16 games all season.
In this Jan. 12, 1969, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath gives his father, who is wearing an Orange Bowl hat, a big hug in the Jets' locker room after leading them to a 16-7 win over Baltimore Colts in the Super Bowl III NFL Football game in Miami.
1975: Pittsburgh Steelers hand Minnesota Vikings their third Super Bowl defeat
1975 — The Pittsburgh Steelers totally shut down Minnesota’s offense, handing the Vikings their third Super Bowl defeat, 16-6.
In this Jan. 12, 1975, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris runs into the end zone to score early in third quarter action of NFL football's Super Bowl IX against the Minnesota Vikings at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. Pursuing Harris is Jackie Wallace (25) of the Vikings. (AP Photo/File)
2007: Tadd Fujikawa, just shy of his 16th birthday, steals show at Sony Open
2007 — Tadd Fujikawa, just shy of his 16th birthday, steals the show at the Sony Open. Fujikawa shoots a 4-under 66, making him the youngest player in 50 years to make the cut on the PGA Tour.
16-year-old Tadd Fujikawa of Honolulu, reacts after making an eagle putt on the 18th green of Waialae Country Club during the second round of the Sony Open PGA Tour golf event in Honolulu, Friday, Jan. 12, 2007.
2008: Tom Brady goes 26-for-28 to move New England Patriots to 17-0
2008 — Tom Brady completes all but two of his 28 passes to lead New England to its second straight AFC championship game with a 31-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Patriots improve to 17-0, matching the 1972 Miami Dolphins, the only team to go unbeaten from the first game of the season through the Super Bowl.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tigh end Benjamin Watson during the second half of a NFL divisional playoff football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
2008: Ryan Grant rushes for 201 yards, 3 scores as Packers beat Seahawks in playoffs
2008 — The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 42-20 to reach the NFC championship game. Ryan Grant recovers from two fumbles that put the Packers down 14-0 after only four minutes. Grant then sets a team postseason record by running for 201 yards, and scores three times.
Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant runs for yardage during the second half of an NFL divisional football playoff game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 42-20. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
2012: Dwight Howard breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record for most free throw attempts in game
2012 — Dwight Howard breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s nearly 50-year-old NBA record for most free throw attempts in a game, making 21 of 39 in the Orlando Magic’s 117-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Chamberlain shot 34 for the Philadelphia Warriors against St. Louis on Feb. 22, 1962.
Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (12) dunks in front of Golden State Warriors' Andris Biedrins (15), of Latvia, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
2013: Colin Kaepernick rushes for QB playoff-record 181 yards in 49ers' win over Packers
2013 — Colin Kaepernick rushes for a quarterback playoff-record 181 yards and two touchdowns and throws two scoring passes to Michael Crabtree in San Francisco’s 45-31 win over Green Bay.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) against the Green Bay Packers during an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
2015: Ezekiel Elliott rushes for 246 yards, four TDs and Ohio State wins national title
2015 — Ezekiel Elliott rushes for 246 yards and four touchdowns and Ohio State wins the first national title in college football’s playoff era, running over Oregon 42-20.
Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott runs past Oregon's Chris Seisay for a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
2017: San Diego Chargers announce move to Los Angeles
2017 — Team chairman Dean Spanos announces the San Diego Chargers will move to Los Angeles.
In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, San Diego Chargers team president and CEO Dean Spanos looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, in San Diego.
2017: Justin Thomas becomes seventh player to join “59 Club” on PGA Tour
2017 — Fresh off his victory on Maui, Justin Thomas becomes the seventh player to join the “59 Club” on the PGA Tour when he makes a 15-foot eagle putt on his last hole at the Sony Open for an 11-under 59.
Justin Thomas follows his drive off the tenth tee during the first round of the Sony Open golf tournament, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
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The New England Patriots have agreed to hire Jerod Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick as the team's first Black head coach, according to a person familiar with the situation.
