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Today in sports history: Dec. 14

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  • Dec 14, 2023
  • Dec 14, 2023 Updated Dec 14, 2023
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In 1991, Desmond Howard wins the Heisman Trophy by the second-biggest margin in history. See more sports moments from this date:

1947: Cleveland Browns beat New York Yankees 14-3 in second AAFC championship game

1947: Cleveland Browns beat New York Yankees 14-3 in second AAFC championship game

1947 — The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Yankees 14-3 in the second AAFC championship game. It’s the second straight year the two team meet in the title game, with Browns coming out on top again.

Paul Brown, left foreground, Cleveland Browns coach, and Browns owner Mickey McBride exchange congratulations as members of the team cheer in the Browns' dressing room after defeating the New York Yankees, 14-3, to take their second straight All-America Conference championship at the Yankee Stadium in New York City, Dec. 14, 1947. At left is Bob Gaudio (34), and at right is Ed Ulinski (36), both guards. Others are unidentified. (AP Photo)

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1982: Marcel Dionne of the Los Angeles Kings scores his 500th goal

1982: Marcel Dionne of the Los Angeles Kings scores his 500th goal

1982 — Marcel Dionne of the Los Angeles Kings scores his 500th goal in a 7-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. Dionne is the ninth player in NHL history to reach the milestone.

Los Angeles Kings' Marcel Dionne, left, skates behind the net after scoring his 500th career goal, making him the ninth player in the 66-year history of the NHL to reach that plateau, Dec. 14, 1982, in Landover, Md. Teammate Daryl Evans and Capitals goalie Al Jensen dig the puck from the net to give to Dionne. Dionne took his 500th goal in stride and skated off the ice without taking the puck from the referee. (AP Photo/William Smith)

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1991: Desmond Howard wins Heisman Trophy

1991: Desmond Howard wins Heisman Trophy

1991 — Desmond Howard, the nation’s second-leading scorer with 23 TDs, wins the Heisman Trophy by the second-biggest margin in history. The Michigan receiver beats runner-up Casey Weldon of Florida State by 1,574 points.

In this Dec. 14, 1991 file photo, University of Michigan wide receiver Desmond Howard poses with the Heisman Trophy at New York's Downtown Athletic Club. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

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1997: New York Jets equal NFL mark for greatest turnaround in modern NFL history

1997: New York Jets equal NFL mark for greatest turnaround in modern NFL history

1997 — The New York Jets equal the NFL mark for greatest turnaround in modern NFL history with their 31-0 victory over Tampa Bay. The Jets, 1-15 last season, post their ninth win of the season.

New York Jets quarterback Ray Lucas celebrates after replacing Neil O'Donnell for one play and running an option for a one yard gain and a first down during the first quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 31-0. (AP Photo/John Grelick)

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2002: Michael Jordan matches career low with 2 points in Wizards win

2002: Michael Jordan matches career low with 2 points in Wizards win

2002 — Michael Jordan matches his career low with two points as the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors. The 39-year-old Jordan shoots 1-for-9 from the field, but has nine assists and eight rebounds as he matches his season high by playing 40 minutes.

Washington Wizards Michael Jordan looks to pass the ball as he is pressured by New Jersey Nets' Rodney Rogers, rear, during the first quarter Friday night, Dec. 13, 2002, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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2007: Appalachian State become Division I-AA's first three-peat national champion

2007: Appalachian State become Division I-AA's first three-peat national champion

2007 — Appalachian State, which kicked off the football season with the stunning upset of Michigan, ends the season with a historic victory. The Mountaineers are Division I-AA’s first three-peat national champion with a 49-21 win over Delaware.

Appalachian State's Devon Moore (20) outruns Delaware's Charles Graves (30) for a touchdown during the first quarter of the FCS championship football game Friday, Dec. 14, 2007 in Chattanooga, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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2008: Oakland becomes first team to lose at least 11 games in six straight seasons

2008: Oakland becomes first team to lose at least 11 games in six straight seasons

2008 — Oakland becomes the first team to lose at least 11 games in six straight seasons after their 49-26 loss to New England. The Patriots’ 35 first-half points are the most scored against Oakland since the merger in 1970.

Oakland Raiders Justin Fargas, center, is brought down by New England Patriots' Mike Vrabel (50) and Vince Wilfork (75) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 in Oakland, Calif. Patriots Isaiah Ekejiuba (50) is center right. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)

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2013: Jameis Winston wins the Heisman Trophy

2013: Jameis Winston wins the Heisman Trophy

2013 — Jameis Winston wins the Heisman Trophy, making the Florida State quarterback the second straight freshman to win the award.

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston poses for photographers with the Heisman Trophy after winning the award, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, in New York. Winston becomes the 79th winner of the trophy and is the third player out of Florida State to win the award. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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