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History Playbook

On This Day In Sports History

December 19, 1948: The Philadelphia Eagles shut out the Chicago Cardinals 7–0 to win the NFL Championship in a blinding snowstorm at Shibe Park. After a player-assisted delay to clear the field, the only score came via a 5-yard run by Steve Van Buren early in the fourth quarter. Coached by Greasy Neale, this also became the first NFL championship game ever televised.

On This Day In Sports History

On December 18, 2022, Argentina defeated France in a thrilling penalty shootout (4–2) to win the FIFA World Cup final in Lusail, Qatar. Argentina led 2–0 before France's Kylian Mbappé dramatically scored twice in two minutes to force extra time. After Lionel Messi and Mbappé (completing a hat trick) traded goals, the match ended 3–3. Goalie Emiliano Martínez proved key in the shootout, securing the victory and allowing Messi to finally lift the trophy in his fifth World Cup appearance.