TCFB's Turning Back The Clock In Sports History---December 5th
December 5th 2009 14:48
Pete Rose signed with the Philadelphia Phillies. The contract was for four years and $3.2 million making Rose the highest paid athlete in team sports. (1978)
The video arcade game "NFL Football" was unveiled in Chicago. It was the first video arcade game to be licensed by the National Football League. (1983)
At the University of Pittsburgh, numerals were first used on football uniforms worn by college football players. (1908)
Enjoy your Saturday and check back in tomorrow to see who joined the Asshat club!
Chuck
~TCFB~
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Comment by Charlie Hanf
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December 5, 1976. A mile high celebration in the Centennial state on our nation's Bicentennial.