In 1961, Syracuse running back Ernie Davis becomes the first Black player to win the Heisman Trophy. See more sports moments from this date:
1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards.
Geraldine Ferraro talks with Tennis Star Martina Navratilova who was practicing at the club in New York on July 29, 1984. 1986 — Miami’s Vinny Testaverde wins the Heisman Trophy in a runaway. The quarterback, who led the nation in passing efficiency, won the by 1,541 points over Temple running back Paul Palmer, the country’s top rusher.
Denver Broncos tightend Shannon Sharpe is congratulated by teammates after his game-winning 24-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High Stadium in Denver on Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998. The score put Denver on top 35-31 and gave them their 13th win of the season. 2003 — Army becomes the first team to finish 0-13 in major college history after a 34-6 loss to Navy.
Carlo Janka, of Switzerland, bends a gate on a turn during his first run at the men's World Cup giant slalom ski race on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Beaver Creek, Colo. 2009 — Drew Brees is 35 for 49 for 419 yards with two touchdowns and one interception as New Orleans stays undefeated with a 33-30 overtime win at Washington. New Orleans and Indianapolis both improve to 12-0, marking the first time in NFL history that two teams are unbeaten this late in the season.
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