On this Day in Sports History December 5
NFL
On this day in 1982, Dallas Cowboys head coach Tom Landry won his 200th regular season game when his team defeated the Redskins 24-10.
On this day in 1995, Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino set an NFL record when he threw for 300 yards in a game for the 52nd time in his career.
NBA
On this day in 2000, Karl Malone moved into second place on the all-time scoring list, passing Wilt Chamberlain.
MLB
On this day in 2002, the New York Mets signed Tom Glavine to a three-year deal worth $35 million.