Sports History

Born November 3, 1918, in Van Meter, Iowa, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Bob Feller. This legend was a 1948 World Series Champion, Major League Player of the Year, an MLB Triple Crown Winner, and an eight-time All-Star for the Cleveland Indians organization.

Born December 6, 1899, in Chicago, Illinois, was Baseball Hall of Fame Center Fielder Jocko Conlan. This legend played for his hometown Chicago White Sox for two seasons but made the Hall of Fame as an MLB Umpire. Conlan was behind the plate in six World Series and five All-Star games.

Born November 1, 1859, in Massena, New York, was Baseball Hall of Fame Second Baseman Bid McPhee. This legend spent all 18 years of his MLB career with the Cincinnati Reds organization. A great fielder of his era, McPhee was the last known second baseman not to wear a glove in the field.

Born October 3, 1954, in Oakland, California, was Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher Dennis Eckersley, This legend was a six-time MLB All Star; AL Cy Young Award 1992; and the AL MVP 1992 with the Oakland A's.

Norm Ullman, born in 1935, carved his name into hockey history as a prolific scorer and versatile forward. His 20-year career spanned two franchises, the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs, and was marked by an uncanny ability to find the net and a relentless drive to win.

Detroit Dynasty Days:

Ullman's journey began in Detroit, where he joined the legendary Red Wings in 1955. The young center found himself amidst a powerhouse lineup featuring Gordie Howe and Sid Abel. Despite the shadow of these giants, Ullman's talent shone through. He quickly established himself as a scoring threat, averaging over 20 goals per season for 12 consecutive years. He formed a potent line with Alex Delvecchio, and the duo became known as "The Ullman Line" for their dynamic playmaking and goal-scoring prowess.

Ullman's peak came in the mid-1960s. He captured the Maurice Richard Trophy in 1965 for leading the league in goals, and even challenged Stan Mikita for the Art Ross Trophy for most points. His contributions helped the Red Wings win several Stanley Cup Finals appearances, cementing his status as a Detroit fan favorite.

Maple Leaf Metamorphosis:

In 1967, Ullman's career took an unexpected turn. He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, a bitter rival of the Red Wings. Despite the initial shock, Ullman embraced the change and adapted seamlessly to the new environment. He continued his scoring ways, becoming a key offensive weapon for the Leafs. His leadership and veteran presence helped guide the team through a period of transition and build towards future success.

Records and Accolades:

Ullman's career numbers speak for themselves. He finished with 490 goals, 739 assists, and 1229 points, ranking him among the top scorers in NHL history. He participated in eleven All-Star games, was twice named a First-Team All-Star, and even captured the Lady Byng Trophy for outstanding sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct.

Born July 3, 1970, in Helsinki, Finland was Hockey Hall of Fame Right Wing, Teemu Selänne. Teemu held the NHL rookie points record with 132 from the 1992-93 season. Selänne broke Mike Bossy's record of 53 goals by finishing the regular season with 76 goals for Winnipeg. He is also a six-time Olympian, with three bronze medals, and one silver. His NHL tenure included playing for the Winnipeg Jets and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. He also had a stint in Colorado with the Avalanche, and fought through some injury plagued seasons, but in 2007 he returned to the Ducks and helped them with the Stanley Cup.

Born June 14, 1894, in Fort William, Ontario, was Hockey Hall of Fame Center Jack Adams. Adams played in the NHL with the Vancouver Arenas, Vancouver Millionaires, Toronto St. Patricks, and the Ottawa Senators for eleven seasons spanning from 1917 through 1927. Jack was later the coach / GM of the Detroit Red Wings. His coaching held the record of winningest coach in Red Wings history until 2014. Adams led the league in scoring with the Millionaires in 1921–22. As of 2023 Jack Adams is the only person to have won the Stanley Cup as a player, coach, and a general manager.

Born January 29, 1965 in Pardubice, Czechoslovokia was Hockey Hall of Fame Goalie Dominik Hašek. This legend was a two-time Stanley Cup Champion and six-time NHL All-Star. Hašek had won the Jennings Trophy three times, the Ted Lindsey Pearson Award twice, six Vezina Trophies, and two Harts. He was also a member of the top 100 NHL Greatest Players in 2017. He entered the crease of the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and Ottawa Senators.

Born November 25, 1902, in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, was Hockey Hall of Fame Defenseman Eddie Shore. This legend was a four-time Hart Award winner and an eight-time NHL All-Star. His Hart Trophies are the most by any defenseman ever and are overshadowed by only Gordie Howe's and Wayne Gretzky's winnings. "The Edmonton Express." was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players in history. Shore liked to rough it up on the ice and once set a record of 165 penalty minutes one season.

Born July 31, 1913, in Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada, was Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame Right Wing, Bryan Hextall. This legend was on the roster of the New York Rangers. Hextall was four-time first team NHL All Star. Officially he was named a first-team All-Star three times, and a second-team All-Star once. Bryan is always remembered as the skater that scored the overtime-winning goal that clinched the 1940 Stanley Cup for the Rangers.