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In 1980, Magic Johnson played Center, Forward, and Guard in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. In 1999, Allan Houston hit the game winner for the New York Knicks toppling the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs…again. In 1976, the Montreal Canadiens won the first of four straight Stanley Cups, beating...
In 1981, Cleveland pitcher Len Barker pitched a perfect game against Toronto In 1912, Ty Cobb went into the stands and beat up a heckling fan. In 1990, the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins played the longest NHL Stanley Cup Finals game. In 1941, Joe Dimaggio’s record 56 game hitting streak got started on this...
In 1967, Dwight Smith was killed in a car accident in Kentucky just a few weeks after being selected by the LA Lakers in the NBA draft. In 1992, former NFL star Lyle Alzado died from brain cancer. In 1970, Harry Sinden left the Boston Bruins just a few days after winning the Stanley Cup....
In 1973, Bobby Riggs beat Margaret Court in straight sets in the first ‘Battle of the Sexes.’ In 1962 and again on this day in 1973, golfer Bruce Crampton came to the 18th hole needing only par to win. He made double bogey in ’62 and bogey in ’73 to lose both times. In 1978,...
In 2000, 19-year old Adam Petty died during a practice session at Loudon. In 1970, Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, hit career homerun #500. In 1979, Chris Evert lost on clay for the first time in six years. In 1997, Kobe Bryant shot five airballs in the closing minutes of their playoff loss to the Utah...
In 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner stepped in as manager of his own team. In 1919, an extra innings pitcher’s duel featuring Walter Johnson at the Polo Grounds was played. In 1980, Dr. J made his signature move against the Los Angeles Lakers. In 1982, the USFL announced they would start playing in the...
In 1970, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup, sweeping St. Louis. The series was capped by Bobby Orr’s ‘Flying Goal.’ In 1973, the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Championship. In 1974, the New York Nets beat the Utah Stars to win the ABA Championship. In 2015, Rickie...
In 1970, Richard Petty wrecked his racecar at Darlington and nearly died. But it did lead to a significant safety change. In 1984, the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers played a 25 inning marathon. In 2010, golfer Tim Clarke ‘finally’ won on the PGA Tour. And in 2002, football coach Dan Devine died at...
In 1970, Willis Reed made his dramatic entrance prior to Game 7 of the New York Knicks NBA Finals against Los Angeles Lakers. In 1968, Catfish Hunter pitched a perfect game for the Oakland A’s against the Minnesota Twins In 2016, Bryce Harper reached base 7 times without an official plate appearance. In 2001, pitcher...
In 1989, Michael Jordan hit the game winner over Craig Ehlo to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. In 1995, Jordan had one of his worst moments on the basketball court with two turnovers in the final seconds. That same night in New York, Indiana’s Reggie Miller...