Here's a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, Nov. 19.
1961: Cleveland’s Jim Brown rushes for 237 yards and four touchdowns in win over Eagles
1961 — Cleveland’s Jim Brown rushes for 237 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Browns to a 45-24 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
This is an undated photo of Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown. Brown was an All-America at Syracuse in 1956 and NFL Rookie of Year in 1957.
1966: No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan State play to a 10-10 tie
1966 — No. 1 Notre Dame and No. 2 Michigan State play to a 10-10 tie. The Irish rally from a 10-0 deficit against a Spartans team that features Bubba Smith and three teammates who were among the top eight picks of the next NFL draft.
Michigan State football coach Duffy Daugherty, right, and Ara Parseghian shake hands after their game at East Lansing that resulted in a 10-10 tie, Nov. 19, 1966.
1978: Philadelphia’s Herman Edwards returns fumble for game-winning TD against NY Giants
1978 — Philadelphia’s Herman Edwards returns a fumble for a touchdown with 31 seconds left to give Philadelphia a 19-17 victory over the New York Giants. Instead of taking a knee to preserve a 17-12 victory, quarterback Joe Pisarcik botches the hand off to fullback Larry Csonka. Edwards picks up the dropped ball and runs 26 yards for the winning touchdown.
In this Nov. 19, 1978, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles' Herman Edwards (46) pounces on the ball fumbled by New York Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik (9) during an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. The Eagles won 19-17. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett, File)
1983: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar becomes second player in NBA history to score 30,000 points
1983 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of Los Angeles becomes the second player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, joining Wilt Chamberlain, as the Lakers win 117-110 at Portland.
Los Angeles Lakers Kareem Abdul-Jabbar #33 is shown in action in 2nd game of playoffs against the Portland Trailblazers on April 26, 1983 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
1992: Oakland reliever Dennis Eckersley is selected as American League’s MVP
1992 — Oakland reliever Dennis Eckersley is selected the American League’s MVP. Eckersley, who led the majors with 51 saves in 54 chances, becomes the ninth player to win both the Cy Young Award and MVP honors in the same season.
Oakland A's relief pitcher Dennis Eckersley reacts to his situation in the 9th inning of Monday, Oct. 12, 1992 American League series with Toronto. (AP Photo/Brad Mangin)
2004: Indiana's Ron Artest, Stephen Jackson charge into stands to start brawl
2004 — Indiana’s Ron Artest and Stephen Jackson charge into the stands to fight with Auburn Hills fans in the final minute of their game against the Detroit Pistons. The brawl forces an early end to the Pacers’ 97-82 win.
Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest gets into the stands to fight with some fans during a a brawl with the Detroit Pistons with just 45.9 seconds left in the game Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, in Auburn Hills, Mich. The game was called by the officials. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
2006: Jaromir Jagr becomes the 16th NHL player with 600 goals
2006 — Jaromir Jagr becomes the 16th NHL player with 600 goals when he scores in the first period of the New York Rangers’ 4-1 win over Tampa Bay.
New York Rangers Jaromir Jagr, of the Czech Republic, takes a curtain call after the Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-1, in their hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
2009: South African runner Caster Semenya keeps her 800-meter gold after gender test
2009 — South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800-meter gold medal from the world championships, and the results of her gender tests will be kept confidential.
This Aug. 20, 2009 file photo shows South Africa's Caster Semenya.
2011: Robert Griffin III of Baylor passes for 479 yards and four TDs in win over Oklahoma
2011 — Robert Griffin III of Baylor passes for 479 yards and four TDs, including a 34-yarder to Terrance Williams with 8 seconds left, and the 25th-ranked Bears beat No. 5 Oklahoma for the first time, 45-38. The Bears were 0-20 against the Sooners.
Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) and running back Isaac Williams (4) celebrate a touchdown reception by Kendall Wright in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, in Waco, Texas. Baylor won 45-38. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
2018: Jared Goff leads Rams to 54-51 win over Chiefs in third highest-scoring NFL game
2018— Jared Goff throws a 40-yard touchdown pass to Gerald Everett for the go-ahead score with 1:49 to play, and the Los Angeles Rams outlast the Kansas City Chiefs for a 54-51 victory. Patrick Mahomes has a career-high 478 yards with six touchdown passes for the Chiefs. This is third highest-scoring game ever played.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws an item to fans after the Rams beat the Kansas City Chiefs 54-51 in an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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