Here's a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, Jan. 10.
1982: Joe Montana connects with Dwight Clark for game-winning TD
1982 — Joe Montana’s third touchdown pass of the game, a 6-yarder to Dwight Clark, with 51 seconds remaining, lifts the San Francisco 49ers to 28-27 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC title game.
San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana (16) seen in action against the Dallas Cowboys during the NFC playoff game, San Francisco, Calif., Jan. 10, 1982.
1998: Michelle Kwan nearly perfect as she clinches second world championship
1998 — Michelle Kwan receives eight perfect 6.0s out of nine marks for artistry in the free skate to win her second U.S. Figure Skating Championship in three years.
Michelle Kwan from the USA performs during the ladies qualifying free skating at the World Figure Skating Championships in Dortmund, western Germany, Wednesday, March 24, 2004. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
2002: Todd Eldredge wins his sixth U.S. Figure Skating Championships title
2002 — Todd Eldredge wins his sixth U.S. Figure Skating Championships title. After skipping two seasons of competition, Eldredge edges defending champion Tim Goebel.
US figure skater Todd Eldredge acknowledges the crowd after competing in the men's free skate program in the Winter Olympics at the Salt Lake Ice Center in Salt Lake City, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)
2004: Michelle Kwan wins her seventh straight world championship and eighth overall
2004 — Michelle Kwan wins her seventh straight title and eighth overall at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Only one of the sport’s greats, Maribel Vinson, has more U.S. championships, with nine.
Michelle Kwan smiles as she spins during the final moments of the ladies free skate program at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998, in Philadelphia.
2009: Arizona Cardinals finally reach NFC championship game after win over Carolina Panthers
2009 — Arizona, the lone NFC team not to make it to a conference championship game since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970, gets to host its first NFC championship game after a stunning 33-13 win at Carolina.
Arizona Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald (11) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Chris Harris (43) defends during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
2010: Karlos Dansby's fumble return gives Arizona playoff victory over Green Bay
2010 — Karlos Dansby’s 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown in overtime gives the Arizona Cardinals a 51-45 victory over the Green Bay Packers in the highest-scoring playoff game in NFL history.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers watches Arizona Cardinals' Karlos Dansby (58) run back a fumble after Rodgers was hit by Michael Adams (27) during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, in Glendale, Ariz. Arizona won 51-45. (AP Photo/Matt York)
2011: Top-ranked Auburn beats No. 2 Oregon 22-19 in BCS title game
2011 — Top-ranked Auburn beats No. 2 Oregon 22-19 in the BCS title game. Wes Byrum’s 19-yard field goal with no time left — his sixth career game-winning field goal — caps off a perfect, 14-0 season.
Auburn's Wes Byrum (18) reacts after kicking the game-winning field goal in the closing seconds of the second half of the BCS National Championship NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. Auburn won 22-19.(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
2015: Tom Brady sets a career record for postseason touchdown passes
2015 — Tom Brady sets a career record for postseason touchdown passes, rallying New England from two 14-point deficits for a 35-31 victory over Baltimore. Brady breaks Joe Montana’s record with 46 postseason TD passes and the Patriots reach their fourth straight AFC championship game.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms his throwing hand on the sideline in the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
2015: Carson Wentz leads North Dakota State to school's fourth straight FCS title
2015 — North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz runs 5 yards for the winning touchdown about a minute after Tre Roberson’s 58-yard run puts Illinois State ahead, and the Bison became the first team to win four straight FCS championships with a 29-27 victory.
North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz (11) celebrates with his team after scoring the go-ahead touchdown against Illinois State during the FCS Championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Frisco, Texas. North Dakota State won the game 29-27 for their fourth straight national championship. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
2016: Blair Walsh's potential game-winning field goal hooks left as Seahawks oust Vikings
2016 — Blair Walsh’s 27-yard field goal try into the frigid wind for Minnesota hooks left with 22 seconds left, handing the Seattle Seahawks a 10-9 victory over the Vikings in their wild-card game.
Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh (3) watches the ball after kicking a field goal during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
2016: Alex Ovechkin scores his 500th and 501st goals
2016 — Alex Ovechkin scores his 500th and 501st goals to become the 43rd NHL player to reach the milestone, and the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 7-1.
The Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, (8), of Russia, leaps in the air in celebration after scoring his 500th career NHL goal during the second period of a hockey game against the Ottawa Senators in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
2017: Baylor, in first showing as No. 1, loses to West Virginia
2017 — Baylor, playing as the No. 1 team for the first time in school history, loses to No. 10 West Virginia 89-68.
West Virginia forward Sagaba Konate (50) and West Virginia forward Lamont West (15) celebrate their win at the conclusion of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia defeated Baylor 89-68. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson)
