Sports history is made every day of the year. We will preserve at least a small sampling from some great athletes every day based on the uniform number they wore.
9 - 71 - 5 - 17
March 16, 1900 - The fledgling American League of baseball held a conference in Chicago, Illinois. Its leader Ban Johnson, announced that the League would consist of Cleveland Blues, Boston Americans, Chicago White Stockings, Detroit Tigers, Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Athletics, and Washington Senators.
March 16, 1939 - The New York Rangers versus the New York Americans NHL game provided a thrill for fans as a record 10 goals in the first periodwas scored and a total of 26 point in the final stanza.
March 16, 1953 - Montreal Canadiens legendary Number 9, Maurice "Rocket" Richard was suspended for the rest of the season by NHL President Clarence Campbell after he fiercely attacked an opponent during a game.
March 16, 1964 - Detroit Lions great Alex Karras, Number 71 and Green Bay Packers All-star Number 5, Paul Hornug were reinstated back to playing status in the NFL after a one year suspension for allegedly violating the League's gambling policies.n
March 16, 1985 - Two-time Cy Young Award winner Denny McLain, who wore the Number 17 for much of his career with multiple teams was convicted of embezzlement and drug trafficking; sentenced to 25 years but conviction later reversed
