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Today in sports history: Sept. 21
1955: Rocky Marciano knocks out Archie Moore to retain heavyweight title
1955 — Rocky Marciano knocks out Archie Moore in the ninth round at Yankee Stadium in New York to retain the world heavyweight title.
Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano’s right fist made challenger Archie Moore’s hair stand on end-like this-more than once during their title bout at Yankee Stadium in New York City, Sept. 21, 1955. (AP Photo)
1985: Michael Spinks wins 15-round unanimous decision over Larry Holmes
1985 — Michael Spinks wins a 15-round unanimous decision over Larry Holmes Las Vegas to win the world heavyweight title.
Challenger Michael Spinks is on the attack after Larry Holmes, left, Sept. 21, 1985. Spinks won by unanimous decision. (AP Photo)
1986: Ken O'Brien leads Jets to 51-45 win in offensive shootout against Dolphins
1986 — Ken O’Brien’s 43-yard touchdown pass to Wesley Walker at 2:35 in overtime ends one of the highest scoring games in NFL history as the New York Jets defeat the Miami Dolphins 51-45. O’Brien passes for 479 yards and four touchdowns, all to Walker. Miami’s Dan Marino passes for 448 yards and three touchdowns as both quarterbacks set a record with 884 combined yards passing.
New York Jets quarterback Ken O'Brien throws a second quarter pass under pressure from the Miami Dolphins T.J. Turner Sept. 21, 1986 at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J. O'Brien threw for over 400 yards, and was 29 for 43, after the Jets 51-45 win. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
1997: Buffalo Bills rally from 26-0 deficit to beat Indianapolis Colts
1997 — The Buffalo Bills stage the third-biggest comeback in NFL history, overcoming a 26-0 deficit to beat the Indianapolis Colts 37-35. The Bills made the greatest comeback in the 1992 AFC playoffs, wiping out a 35-3 deficit to beat the Houston Oilers 41-38 in overtime.
Umpire Bob Boylston signals no catch as Buffalo Bills defensive back Kurt Schulz (24) celebrates breaking up a pass to Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison during a two-point conversion that would have tied the game in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997, at Rich Stadium in Buffalo, N.Y. The Bills won 37-35. (AP Photo/Kevin Higley)
2008: US takes back Ryder Cup with victory over Europe
2008 — The United States take back the Ryder Cup with a 16 1/2-11 1/2 victory over Europe. It’s the largest margin of victory for the Americans since 1981.
In this Sept. 21, 2008 file photo, United States team captain Paul Azinger, right, and members of the team hold the Ryder Cup trophy after winning the golf tournament at the Valhalla Golf Club, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip/FILE)
2008: Baseball says farewell to Yankee Stadium
2008 — Baseball says farewell to Yankee Stadium, the home of baseball’s most famous team.
New York Yankees Derek Jeter waves to fans after the Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-3 in a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. The baseball game was likely the last played at the stadium. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
2008: Miami Dolphins snap New England Patriots' 21-game winning streak
2008 — Miami wins for just the second time in 22 games, ending New England’s NFL record 21 straight regular-season wins with a 38-13 win over the Patriots. Ronnie Brown scores a Miami-record four rushing touchdowns and passes for another. The 25-point loss is New England’s biggest in seven seasons at Gillette Stadium.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington, right, celebrates a second quarter touchdown with teammate Justin Smiley during their 38-13 win over the New England Patriots in a football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
2014: Tom Brady earns career win No. 150
2014 — Tom Brady passes for 234 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots’ 16-9 win over Oakland. The win is Brady’s 150th career victory as a starting quarterback, joining Brett Favre (186) and Peyton Manning (169) as the only quarterbacks to accomplish the feat.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
2018: Oliver Fisher shoots first round of 59 in 46-year history of European Tour
2018 — English golfer Oliver Fisher shoots the first round of 59 in the 46-year history of the European Tour. Fisher makes an eagle and 10 birdies on a par-71 course in the second round of the Portugal Masters held at the Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Club in Vilamoura.
In this file photo dated Thursday July 18, 2013, English golfer Oliver Fisher plays a shot off the second tee during the first round of the British Open Golf Championships at Muirfield, Scotland. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)
