Major sports milestones and events on December 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026

On December 2 throughout sports history, several significant milestones occurred. In 1944, Ohio State's Les Horvath won the Heisman Trophy, marking the Buckeyes' first recipient of the prestigious award. The Miami Dolphins achieved a historic win over the Chicago Bears in 1985, ending their undefeated season. In 2021, Major League Baseball began a work stoppage following the expiration of its collective bargaining agreement, marking its first lockout in over 26 years. More recently in 2022, Hwang Hee-chan's late goal led South Korea to a crucial World Cup victory over Portugal. These events highlight the ongoing evolution and impact of sports across various leagues and eras.
- •1944: Les Horvath wins the Heisman Trophy for Ohio State.
- •1985: Miami Dolphins defeat Chicago Bears, ending their perfect season.
- •2021: MLB enters a lockout after collective bargaining agreement expires.
- •2022: Hwang Hee-chan scores in stoppage time for South Korea at the World Cup.
- •December 2 marks various significant events across sports history.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Today in sports history - December 2
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