Here's a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, Jan. 7.
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1928: Howie Morenz scores three goals to lead Montreal
1928 — Howie Morenz scores three goals to lead Montreal to a 9-1 road victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs. His first goal is his 100th in the NHL. The Canadiens become the first NHL team to allow two goals or fewer in 20 consecutive games.
Canadian Hockey team player Howie Morenz. Undated photo. (AP Photo)
1979: Dallas Cowboys beat Los Angeles Rams 28-0 to win the NFC title
1979 — The Dallas Cowboys beat Los Angeles Rams 28-0 to win the NFC title.
John Cappalletti of the Los Angeles Rams loses the ball as he is brought down by Larry Cole of the Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter of Sunday, Jan. 7, 1979 NFC championship game in Los Angeles. The Cowboys recovered the fumble. (AP Photo)
1979: Pittsburgh Steelers win their third AFC championship by beating Houston Oilers
1979 — The Pittsburgh Steelers win their third AFC championship by beating the Houston Oilers 34-5 in a cold, steady rain at Three Rivers Stadium.
Pittsburgh Steelers defenders test Houston Oilers quarterback Dan Pastorini's protective flack jacket by sacking him Sunday, Jan. 7, 1979 during AFC championship game at Pittsburgh. The tacklers are Steelers John Banaszak (76), L.C. Greenwood and Steve Furness, center. (AP Photo/ Paul Vathis)
1992: Pitchers Tom Seaver and Rollie Fingers are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame
1992 — Pitchers Tom Seaver and Rollie Fingers are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Seaver receives the then-highest percentage of votes in baseball history.
Chicago White Sox hurler Tom Seaver, who was said he wants to work closer to his family on the East Coast, throws during Wednesday's start against the Minnesota Twins in Chicago, June 26, 1986. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
2008: Matt Flynn leads No. 2 LSU past No. 1 Ohio State for national championship
2008 — Second-ranked LSU turns the BCS national championship game into a horrible replay for No. 1 Ohio State. Matt Flynn throws four touchdown passes in a 38-24 win. LSU (12-2) becomes the first two-loss team to play for the title and wins its second BCS crown in five seasons.
In this Jan. 7, 2008, file photo, LSU quarterback Matt Flynn (15) and defensive end Ricky Jean-Francois (90) celebrate after LSU won the national championship by beating Ohio State, 38-24, in the BCS championship football game in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
2010: Alabama knocks Texas QB from title game early, rolls to victory
2010 — Alabama knocks Texas quarterback Colt McCoy out of the BCS title game early, and goes on to a 37-21 victory for the Crimson Tide’s first national title since 1992.
Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (12) is tackled by Alabama defenders during the first quarter of the BCS Championship NCAA college football game in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010. McCoy left the game after the play. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
2013: Alabama rolls to its second consecutive BCS championship
2013 — Alabama rolls to its second consecutive BCS championship, and third in four seasons, beating No. 1 Notre Dame 42-14 in a BCS championship game.
Alabama players celebrate after the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. Alabama won 42-14. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
