Today in sports history: Jan. 20
In 1980, Terry Bradshaw leads the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Los Angeles Rams to become the first team to win four Super Bowls. See more sports moments from this date.
1966: Ted Williams elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
1966 — Ted Williams, longtime star of the Boston Red Sox, is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Williams was a two time triple crown winner, a two time MVP and the last player to hit over .400 — despite losing five prime years to service in the Marine Corps.
Former Red Sox slugger Ted Williams grins as he holds tabulation that named him to the Baseball Hall of Fame, Jan. 20, 1966. Hy Hurwitz, secretary-treasurer of the Baseball Writers Association of America, right, makes announcement at Fenway Park press conference in Boston on Jan. 20, 1966. Man at left is unidentified. (AP Photo)
1968: Elvin Hayes helps Houston snap UCLA's 47-game winning streak
1968 — Elvin Hayes scores 39 points to lead Houston to a 71-69 victory and end UCLA’s 47-game winning streak. A regular-season record 52,693 fans attend the game at the Houston Astrodome.
The ball leaves Elvin Hayes hands and heads for the basket to score the final point in the University of Houston's 71-69 victory over UCLA in the Astrodome, Jan. 20, 1968. Watching the score is Mike Warren, UCLA guard. Hayes was the top scorer in the game. (AP Photo)
1980: Terry Bradshaw's record day helps Pittsburgh Steelers beat LA Rams in Super Bowl
1980 — Terry Bradshaw passes for 309 yards and sets two passing records to help the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-19 and become the first team to win four Super Bowls.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris (32) carries ball as quarterback Terry Bradshaw (12) and Sidney Thornton (38) raise their arms in victory after Harris scored Steelers' final touchdown in fourth quarter in Super Bowl XIV game at Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, Ca., on Jan. 20, 1980. The Steelers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-19, winning their fourth Super Bowl. (AP Photo)
1980: President Carter announces U.S. Olympic team will not participate in Moscow Games
1980 — President Carter announces the U.S. Olympic team will not participate in the Summer Olympics in Moscow to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan the previous month.
President Jimmy Carter appears on NBC's "Meet The Press" in Washington, Jan. 20, 1980. The president called on the U.S. Olympic Committee to boycott the Moscow Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Mark Wilson)
1985: Joe Montana, Roger Craig lead San Francisco 49ers over Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl
1985 — Joe Montana passes for a Super Bowl record 331 yards and three touchdowns to lead the San Francisco 49ers to a 38-16 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Roger Craig scores a record three touchdowns.
In this Jan. 20, 1985, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana (16) looks for a receiver behind protective blocking of left guard John Ayers (68) against Miami Dolphins' Don McNeal during the first half of NFL football's Super Bowl XIX in Palo Alto, Calif. Montana completed 24 of 35 passes and threw for a Super Bowl record 331 yards and three touchdowns. (AP Photo/File)
1996: Rudy Galindo, in biggest upset in decades, wins U.S. Figure Skating Championships
1996 — Rudy Galindo, in the biggest upset in decades, wins the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, earning two perfect marks along the way.
Skater Rudy Galindo smiles to the crowd after finishing his winning performance in the free skating competition in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships at the San Jose, Calif., Arena, Saturday, Jan. 20, 1996. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
2008: Despite shaky Tom Brady, New England Patriots pull out AFC championship win
2008 — Despite a shaky Tom Brady, New England Patriots are too much for the banged-up San Diego Chargers in the AFC championship game, pulling out a 21-12 victory that sends them back to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in seven seasons.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after Laurence Maroney rushed for a touchdown in the second quarter of the AFC Championship football game against the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
2008: Lawrence Tynes's field goal in OT sends NY Giants to Super Bowl
2008 — Lawrence Tynes, who missed a 36-yard field goal at the end of regulation following a bad snap, nails a 47-yarder in overtime to give the New York Giants a 23-20 win over Green Bay in the NFC championship at Lambeau Field. The Giants win their 10th straight on the road in the third-coldest championship game ever.
New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes (9) celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal in overtime during the NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 23-20 and advance to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
2013: Frank Gore's two TDs lift 49ers over Falcons in NFC title game
2013 — San Francisco’s Frank Gore runs for a pair of second-half touchdowns and the 49ers rebounds from a 17-0 deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons 28-24 in the NFC championship game.
San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore (21) breaks away for a nine-yard touchdown run during the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
2013: Joe Flacco outduels Tom Brady, leads Baltimore Ravens to their first Super Bowl in 12 years
2013 — Joe Flacco outduels Tom Brady, throwing three touchdown passes in the second half and leading the Baltimore Ravens to their first Super Bowl in 12 years with a 28-13 victory over the New England Patriots for the AFC championship.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco celebrates after an 11-yard touchdown pass to Anquan Boldin during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
2016: Kathryn Smith
2016 - Kathryn Smith was promoted by the Buffalo Bills to take over as special teams quality control coach, making her the NFL’s first full-time female coach.
Here are today's top stories, celebrity birthdays and a look back at this day in history. Get caught up.