May 3, 1910 - Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States is renamed the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) according to the US Library of Congress.The Organization was founded March 31, 1906 as football reform was called for by many including, President Theodore Roosevelt and was initially named the Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (IAAUS). At the organization's fifth annual conference, IAAUS is renamed to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) due to its increased growth and influence. Rules in other intercollegiate sports such as baseball, track athletics, and basketball are also subject to discussion and reform.
May 3, 1977 - “ Long Waiting Period Comes to End for Prize USC Back” that was the headline in the Longview News Journal in Longview Texas the day after the first round of the 1977 NFL Draft took place.
Ricky Bell from USC first pick by Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The career of Bell lasted through the 1982 season however it has not been placed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame but the second overall selection was. Tony Dorsett from the University of Pittsburgh was picked by the Dallas Cowboys who accomplished quite a bit of maneuvering to get into the position of being able to select the outstanding halfback. So far according to the Pro Football Reference, Dorsett is the only player from the 1977 Draft Class that has been enshrined in Canton.
May 3, 1979 - The 1979 NFL Draft: Tom Cousineau from Ohio State first pick by Buffalo Bills. The linebacker played in the League through 1987 enjoying a nice career but so far has not received a Gold Jacket. The player from this 1979 NFL Draft that are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame are Dan Hampton the defensive end from Arkansas taken with the fourth pick by the Chicago Bears, the San Diego Chargers selection at number 13 of tight end Kellen Winslow, and the steal of the Draft at overall selection number 82 by the San Francisco 49ers of Notre Dame QB Joe Montana according to PFR.
May 3, 1992 - The Ohio Glory team wins their first WLAF game after 6 losses. They defeated the Frankfurt Galaxy 20-17. Unfortunately that was the Columbus, Ohio based franchise’s only victory as they disbanded months after the season ended per the Fun While it Lasted website.
May 3, 2018 - Payday! High Water Mark Set! Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan becomes NFL's first $30 million per season player after agreeing to $150m contract extension for five years. The Falcons signal caller according to an article in the Chicago Tribune became the highest paid player in League history, for at least a little while. At that time Ryan had been in four Pro Bowls and had tossed for over 41000 yards and 260 TDs.
