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In 1974, the Houston Aeros, featuring Gordie Howe beat the Chicago Cougars to win the 2nd Avco Cup in the World Hockey Association. Also in 1974, the Philadelphia Flyers won their first ever Stanley Cup behind the excellent goaltending of Bernie Parent. In 1991, Willy T. Ribbs became the first black driver to qualify for...
In 1963, running back Ernie Davis died of Leukemia. In 2023, 60 years later, Jim Brown died. In 1912, Allan Travers gave up 26 hits and 24 runs in a game. The reason he had to endure a beat down goes back to what happened 3 day prior. In 2004, Randy Johnson pitched a perfect...
In 1987, Dale Earnhardt pulled off an incredible maneuver, even though no actual pass took place. In 1975, six men ran a sub four mile in a race as the record was lowered. And in 1979, it was a Major League Slugfest between Philadelphia and Chicago at Wrigley Field.
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...