Oliver Stone pissed off the NFL, 'Bottlegate' game in Cleveland, and OJ goes over 2000 yards - This DiSH for Dec. 16
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
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Show Notes
In 1999, Oliver Stone's movie about professional football, 'Any Given Sunday,' was released in theaters. The NFL tried to stop the movie from being made, released, and promoted.
In 2001, fans protested refs bad calls and decisions by throwing beer bottles on the field.
In 1945, a pass off the goalpost resulted in 2 points and a rule change.
In 1973, Buffalo Bills running back OJ Simpson became the first to rush for 2000 yards in a season.
In 2019, Drew Brees set an NFL record by completing 97% of his passes, including 22 in a row.
In 1980, the Winnipeg Jets lost their 28th straight game to set the NHL record.