What happened in American football on December 5th - A's big day?
Well, a couple of things on her actual birthday
1974 - In American football, the Birmingham Americans would win what would
eventually be the only World Bowl in World Football League history.
1974 - Charlie Batch, American football player - drafted by the Lions, spent most of his career with the Steelers.
And then some other things on the same day of the year
1908 - 1st US football uniform numerals used (University of Pittsburgh)
1920 - Pro football playoff game Akron & Buffalo 0-0 tie, title undecided
1941 - Football Writers Association of America organized
1947 - Jim Plunkett, American football player born
1982 - Trai Essex, American football player born
2010 - Don Meredith, American football player and broadcaster (b. 1938) died
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