On this day in sports: December 23

1. 1957 Leading the Australia national cricket team, Ian Craig became the youngest-ever Test cricket captain at the time. Source
2. 1972 The Immaculate Reception is caught by Franco Harris to win the Pittsburgh Steelers their first ever playoff victory, after defeating the Oakland Raiders. Source
3. 1986 Born: T. J. Oshie, American ice hockey player Source
4. 1987 Born: Jori Lehterä, Finnish ice hockey player Source
5. 1990 Born: Mitch Haniger, American baseball player Source

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