In 2010, Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre, 41, is sidelined by an injured throwing shoulder, ending of one of the greatest individual streaks in all of sports. See more sports moments from this date:
1942: Washington beats Chicago for NFL championship
1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears.
Sammy Baugh, quarterback for the Washington Redskins, intercepts a pass from the Chicago Bears in his own end zone to break up a Bears scoring threat in the fourth quarter of NFL Playoff Championship game in Washington, D.C., Dec. 13, 1942. Chicago Bears tackle in background is Lee Artoe (35). (AP Photo)
1958: Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores his 400th NHL goal
1958 — Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores his 400th NHL goal in a 2-2 tie against the Montreal Canadiens. Howe ties the game in the third period, beating goaltender Jacques Plante at 9:46, Howe joins Maurice Richard as the only players in NHL history to reach 400.
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings Jan. 25, 1958. (AP Photo)
1997: Michigan's Charles Woodson wins Heisman Trophy
1997 — Michigan’s Charles Woodson is named the first predominantly defensive player to receive the Heisman Trophy in the 63 years of the award. Woodson and the Wolverines go on to defeat Washington State in the 1998 Rose Bowl, claiming a perfect 12-0 season and a share of the National Championship.
In this Dec. 13, 1997, file photo, Michigan's Charles Woodson poses with the Heisman Trophy after becoming the first primarily defensive player ever to take the honor at the Downtown Athletic Club in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Nadel, File)
2003: Mount Union wins 55th consecutive game
2003 — Mount Union breaks its own NCAA record by winning its 55th consecutive game, beating Bridgewater 66-0 in the NCAA Division III semifinals.
Mount Union's Randell Knapp holds on to a five yard touchdown pass as he is hit by Bridgewater's Anthony Hunt in the first quarter during the semifinals of the NCAA Division III playoffs at Mount Union Stadium Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Alliance, Ohio. Mount Union won 66-0 to set the NCAA record for most consecutives wins at 55. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
2004: Bode Miller joins Marc Girardelli as only men to win races in all 4 disciplines in a season
2004 — In Sestriere, Italy, World Cup leader Bode Miller wins a slalom race to join Marc Girardelli as the only men to win races in all four disciplines in a season. Miller has won slalom, giant slalom, super-G and downhill races in a span of 16 days.
Ski World Cup 2004/2005. In azione Bode Miller (USA) vincitore dello slalom speciale maschile. Sestriere (ITA) 13 december 2004. Photo- Ap/Aldo Martinuzzi
2007: MLB's Mitchell Report released, detailing steroid use in baseball
2007 — Major League Baseball’s Mitchell Report is released, identifying 85 names to differing degrees in the 409-page document. The biggest name linked by former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell to illegal use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs is seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens.
Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig speaks during a press conference in New York, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
2009: New Orleans and Indianapolis remain undefeated at 13-0
2009 — New Orleans and Indianapolis remain undefeated, joining five other NFL teams to reach 13-0. The Colts beat Denver 28-16, breaking NFL records for most consecutive regular-season wins (22) and most wins in a decade (114). Indy’s 114th victory of the decade breaks a tie with the 1990s San Francisco 49ers. Denver’s Brandon Marshall sets the NFL record with 21 catches, surpassing the mark San Francisco’s Terrell Owens set on Dec. 17, 2000. Marshall finishes with 200 yards and two touchdowns.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is pictured against the Atlanta Falcons during their NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009. New Orleans won 26-23. (AP Photo/John Amis)
2010: Brett Favre's 297 consecutive-game streak ends
2010 — Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre, 41, is sidelined by a throwing shoulder too damaged for even him to overcome. The injury ends of one of the greatest individual streaks in all of sports. Favre had made 297 consecutive starts over 19 seasons.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre watches from the sidelines against the New York Giants in the first half of their NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Monday, Dec. 13, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
2016: Louisville's Lamar Jackson named AP college football player of year
2016 — Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is named The Associated Press’ college football Player of the Year. The youngest Heisman Trophy winner received 42 of 61 first-place votes from AP’s media panel. Jackson received 153 points overall, more than twice that of Clemson quarterback and runner-up Deshaun Watson (73).
In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) stiff-arms Clemson safety Van Smith (23) as he goes out of bounds during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt, File)
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