Ernie Barnes drafted twice in the same NFL Draft, Bo met the Boz, and Auburn's Kick Six win! - This DiSH for Nov. 30
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
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Show Notes
In 1959, the Washington Redskins selected OL Ernest Barnes out of NCCU in the 8th round of the NFL draft but when they realized he was black, they rescinded their pick. The Baltimore Colts selected him in the 10th round. He went on to become better known for his art.
In 1987, Bo Jackson met Brian Bosworth as the Raiders beat the Seahawks in the first meeting between the NFL rookies.
In 1974, Southern Cal scored 55 unanswered points to beat Notre Dame 55-24.
In 2013, Auburn's Chris Davis returned a missed field goal 109 yards for the game winner against Alabama in the Iron Bowl.
In 1876, Yale and Princeton played the first football game on Thanksgiving day.