This Day in Sports

1996 Heisman winner Danny Wuerffel

December 7, 1996 49

Portland’s Jermaine O’Neal, who celebrated his 18th birthday

October 17, 2025 51

Detroit’s Terry Mills began an NBA record-tying streak

October 17, 2025 52

Houston’s Clyde Drexler became the fifth player in

October 17, 2025 53

Hersey Hawkins of the Seattle SuperSonics became part

October 17, 2025 59

Padres third baseman Ken Caminiti is selected as the fourth unanimous winner of the National League’s Most Valuable Player award

November 13, 1996 36

Cleveland Indians trade Jeff Kent to the San Francisco Giants in exchange for slugging third baseman Matt Williams.

November 13, 1996 31

Pat Hentgen of the Toronto Blue Jays edges Andy Pettitte of the New York Yankees for the Cy Young Award

November 12, 1996 35

McCardell Makes History: 16-Reception Explosion Despite Jaguars’ Loss

October 20, 1996 37

Carolina’s Explosive Debut: Panthers Crush Falcons in 1996 Opener

September 1, 1996 45