Born April 7, 1954, in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, was Hockey Hall of Fame Left Wing Clark Gillies. Gillies was the epitome of a strong power forward. He was a key player for the New York Islanders when they won four straight Stanley Cup championships from 1980-83.
Born April 7, 1918, in Los Angeles, California, was Baseball Hall of Fame Second Baseman, Bobby Doerr. Doerr played wearing the Number 9 and Number 1 on the Boston Red Sox (1937-44, and 1946-51) missing only the year he served his country during the War for 14 seasons as he batted 0.288 for his career, had an On Base percentage of 0.461, with 223 career Home Runs,and making the AL All-Star team nine-times.
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. 12 - 40 - 43 April 7, 1928 - Here is something you won't see happen in today's NHL. New York Rangers General Manager, Lest...
Born April 7, 1873, in Truxton, New York, was Baseball Hall of Fame Third Baseman and Manager John McGraw. McGraw was the third baseman of the pennant-winning 1890s Baltimore Orioles teams. John was also the manager of almost thirty years for the New York Giants baseball club. He took the Giants to nine pennants and three World Series Championships.
April 7, 1913 - Here is a truly historic Sports moment. It was on this day that the New York Highlanders baseball club played their first game being called the New York Yankees. It took place at Griffith Stadium in Washington D.C.. President Woodrow Wilson famously through out the first pitch as the hometown Senators doubled up the Yanks 2-1.
