Barry Sanders' Show in Tokyo, Tennessee humbles Penn State, and Tampa's Losing Streak Extended - This DiSH for Dec. 4

This Day in Sports History

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1988, Barry Sanders put on quite a show in the Coca Cola Classic in Tokyo, Japan.

In 1971, Tennessee celebrated a tribute to the Majors family in a 31-11 win over Penn State

In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their 26th consecutive game.

In 1960, Johnny Unitas threw a pair of touchdowns to set a mark for 47 games with a TD pass, a record that would last for 50 years.

In 1961, Floyd Patterson beat little known Tommy McNeely to retain his title.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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