Today in sports history: Michigan’s Desmond Howard does 'Heisman Pose' in 1991 win over Ohio State
Here's a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, Nov. 23.
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1958: Cleveland's Bobby Mitchell returns punt, kickoff for TDs in win over Eagles
1958 — Bobby Mitchell of the Cleveland Browns returns a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns in a 28-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Fullback Jim Brown (left) and halfback Bobby Mitchell (right) of the Cleveland Browns are shown in this 1958 file photo. (AP Photo)
1984: Doug Flutie's last-second TD throw lifts Boston College over Miami
1984 — Doug Flutie passes for 472 yards and leads Boston College to a 47-45 upset victory over Miami with a last-second touchdown throw to Gerard Phelan.
In this Nov. 23, 1984, file photo, quarterback Doug Flutie (22) of Boston College evades defensive tackle Kevin Fagan of the University of Miami as he looks to pass at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Fla. Flutie completed the long pass. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)
1991: Michigan’s Desmond Howard celebrates with 'Heisman Pose' in win over Ohio State
1991 — Desmond Howard returns a punt against rival No. 18 Ohio State for a touchdown, celebrating with his “Heisman Pose” en route to No. 3 Michigan’s biggest win over the Buckeyes in almost 50 years. The Wolverines win 31-3.
In this Dec. 14, 1991, file photo, University of Michigan wide receiver Desmond Howard poses with the Heisman Trophy at New York's Downtown Athletic Club. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
2001: Boxer James Butler suspended after punching foe long after final bell
2001 — Middleweight boxer James Butler punches his opponent Richard Grant long after the final bell at Madison Square Garden in New York. Grant, winner of a 10-round decision, is dropped by Butler, who connects with a short hook with gloves off. Butler, facing second-degree assault charges, is suspended indefinitely by the New York State Athletic Commission.
Boxer James Butler is shown in this Sept. 1, 2001, file photo. (AP Photo/Eckehard Schulz)
2016: Kevin Love scores NBA-record 34 in one quarter in Cleveland win
2016 — Kevin Love scores 40 points, including an NBA-record 34 in the first quarter, LeBron James records his 44th career triple-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 137-125.
In this Nov. 23, 2016, file photo, the Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love drives on the Portland Trail Blazers' Mason Plumlee during the first half of an NBA game in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
2017: Chargers win in QB Philip Rivers' first Thanksgiving game in NFL
2017 — Philip Rivers throws for 434 yards and three touchdowns in his first Thanksgiving game in the NFL, and the Los Angeles Chargers beat the fading Dallas Cowboys 28-6.
In this Nov. 23, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers prepares to throws a pass during the Chargers' win over the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
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