Today in sports history: Feb. 6
In 1990, Brett Hull of the St. Louis Blues scores his 50th goal, making him and his father, Bobby Hull, the only father-son combo in NHL history to reach that milestone. Get more sports moments from this date:
1958: Ted Williams signs contract with Red Sox, making him highest paid player
1958 — Ted Williams signs a contract with the Boston Red Sox for $135,000, making him the highest paid player in major league history.
Boston Red Sox Ted Williams poses for a portrait in March of 1958. (AP Photo)
1967: Muhammad Ali successfully defends world heavyweight title against Ernest Terrell
1967 — Muhammad Ali successfully defends his world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Ernest Terrell in the Houston Astrodome.
Muhammad Ali lands a hard right to the swollen left eye of Ernie Terrell in the fourth round of their heavyweight championship fight in Houston, Tex., Feb. 6, 1967. Ali continued to pound the damaged eye during the round. (AP Photo)
1988: Michael Jordan wins NBA Slam Dunk contest with perfect score of 50 on final dunk
1988 — Chicago’s Michael Jordan wins the NBA Slam Dunk contest with a perfect score of 50 on his final dunk in front of a hometown crowd at Chicago Stadium.
Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls dunks during the slam-dunk competition of the NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, Feb. 6, 1988. Jordan edged Dominique Wilkins of the Atlanta Hawks to win the contest on the final dunk. (AP Photo/John Swart)
1990: Brett Hull of the St. Louis Blues scores his 50th goal to make father-son history
1990 — Brett Hull of the St. Louis Blues scores his 50th goal, making him and his Hall of Famer father, Bobby Hull, the only father-son combination in NHL history to reach that milestone.
St. Louis Blues Brett Hull (16) is congratulated by teammates after scoring his 50th goal during the third period of the Blues-Maple Leafs NHL game in St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 6, 1990. Joining in on the celebration are Sergio Momesso (27) and Mike Lalor (26). (AP Photo/Andy Hoekstra)
2005: New England Patriots win their third Super Bowl in four years
2005 — The New England Patriots win their third Super Bowl in four years, 24-21 over the Philadelphia Eagles. It’s their ninth straight postseason victory, equaling Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers.
In this Feb. 6, 2005, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb (5) tries to escape the grasp of New England Patriots' Roosevelt Colvin during the first quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville, Fla. The Patriots won 24-21. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
2011: Tom Brady becomes first unanimous choice for AP NFL Most Valuable Player Award
2011 — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady becomes the first unanimous choice for The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award. Brady gets all 50 votes since the AP began using a nationwide panel of media members who cover the league.
In this Dec. 6, 2010, photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Foxborough, Mass.Â
2011: Aaron Rodgers throws 3 TDs to lead Green Bay Packers over Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl
2011 — Aaron Rodgers throws three touchdown passes and Nick Collins returns an interception for another score, leading the Green Bay Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl.
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers, right, and teammate Clay Matthews celebrate the Packers' 31-25 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL football Super Bowl XLV game Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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