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Go To Page: 1 . . . . 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 . . . . 22This Day in NBA History May 17 - Rockets Comeback
A couple of days after their historic Game 6 comeback, the Rockets blew out the Clippers in Game 7 at home to become the ninth team in NBA history (at that time) to come back from a 3-1 series deficit. — www.sportingnews.com
The Sporting News shares that This Date in NBA History May 17, the Rockets come back from being down 3-1 vs. Clippers.
Baseball History on May 16 from the Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on May 16, including every baseball player who was born on May 16, died on May 16, made their debut on May 16, and ended their big league career on May 16, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The Baseball Almanac website presents the Baseball History on May 16., such as Red Ruffing, Lefty Gomez, Billy Martin, Hank Bauer, and more. These posts include birthdays plus events concerning names like Dummy Hoy, Dummy Taylor, Johnny Allen, George Pipgras, with more legendary series as well.
This Day in NBA History (May 14)
This Day in NBA History (May 14)
1980: Magic Johnson committed an NBA Finals-record 10 turnovers in Game 5 against Philadelphia, but the Lakers won anyway, 108-103 at Los Angeles.
1981: Larry Bird scored 27 points and Cedric Maxwell added 19 to lead Boston to a 102-91 victory over Houston in... — www.basketballforum.com
1980: Magic Johnson committed an NBA Finals-record 10 turnovers in Game 5 against Philadelphia, but the Lakers won anyway, 108-103 at Los Angeles.
1981: Larry Bird scored 27 points and Cedric Maxwell added 19 to lead Boston to a 102-91 victory over Houston in... — www.basketballforum.com
The Basketball Forum website presents This Day in NBA History for May 14. The best players, teams and events from the NBA for the day.
June 3, 1932 - A day like no other in baseball history
I wonder if there’s ever been a day quite like June 3, 1932 when not one…not two…but three historic events occurred – two within the same game!... — www.baseballhistorycomesalive.com
The Baseball History Comes Alive website carries a plethora of June 3 events like:
1932 - Tony Lazzeri Hits for the Natural Cycle.
1932 - Lou Gehrig Hits Four Home Runs.
1932 - John McGraw Retires
Baseball History on June 11 from Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on June 11, including every baseball player who was born on June 11, died on June 11, made their debut on June 11, and ended their big league career on June 11, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The Baseball Almanac website carries a plethora of June 11 events like:
1974 - Mel Stottlemyre makes his 272nd consecutive start, with no relief appearances.
1985 - Von Hayes becomes the first major-league player ever to hit two home runs in the first inning.
1990 - Ageless Nolan Ryan pitches his unprecedented sixth career no-hitter, striking out 14 batters.
1995 - Montreal's Rondell White has six hits, scores five runs, and hits for the cycle in a 13-inning 10-8 win over the Giants.
Baseball History on June 6 from Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on June 6, including every baseball player who was born on June 6, died on June 6, made their debut on June 6, and ended their big league career on June 6, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The Baseball Almanac website carries a plethora of June 6 events like:
1941- Pittsburgh pitcher Rip Sewell sets an N.L. record by totaling 11 assists. 1944 - All major-league games are canceled as the country's focus is turned toward Europe while allied forces invade occupied France.
1992 - Eddie Murray of the Mets becomes the all-time leader in RBI by a switch-hitter. He passes Mickey Mantle with his 1,510th RBI.
Baseball History on June 16 from the Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on June 16, including every baseball player who was born on June 16, died on June 16, made their debut on June 16, and ended their big league career on June 16, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The Baseball Almanac website carries a plethora of June 16 events like:
1938 - Jimmie Foxx is walked a record six consecutive times by Browns pitchers as the Red Sox win 12-8.
1945 - Dave Ferriss loses to the Yankees 3-2 after starting his career with eight victories; four of them shutouts ó for the Red Sox.
Baseball History on June 15 from the Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on June 15, including every baseball player who was born on June 15, died on June 15, made their debut on June 15, and ended their big league career on June 15, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
The Baseball Almanac website carries a plethora of June 15 events like:
1928 - Ty Cobb, 41 years old, steals home for the 54th and final time.
1931 - Cut-down day for major league rosters brings the retirement of Eddie Collins and Harry Heilmann.
Baseball History on May 25 from Baseball Almanac
Baseball history on May 25, including every baseball player who was born on May 25, died on May 25, made their debut on May 25, and ended their big league career on May 25, by Baseball Almanac. — www.baseball-almanac.com
Baseball Almanac remembers many May 25 occurences including:
1941 - Ted Williams raises his batting average over .400 for the first time
1953 - Max Surkont of the Braves fans eight Reds in a row
Today in Hockey History - June 3
One of the most memorable penalties in NHL playoff history was called on this date and it changed the course of the Stanley Cup Final. — thehockeywriters.com
TheHockeyWriters.com website proovides a bunch of trinkets in history for June 3 such as:
1993 - Marty McSorley's Illegal Stick Game.
2004 - Tampa Bay Lightning lost 3-2 in overtime to the Calgary Flames in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
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In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 23. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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November 22
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 22. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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November 21
In this edition of the Sports Break, we cover the top events in sports history along with the players and athletes that were a part of them on November 21. As a bonus, we place the jersey number worn at the time with the athlete as well.
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The NBA Legend of Earl the Pearl
Vernon Earl "Earl 'The Pearl' Monroe" was an American professional basketball player who played 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Baltimore Bullets and the New York Knicks. He was a six-time NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA selection. Monroe wa...
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Born: November 20, 1944 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: 175 lb (80 kg) Position: Guard Teams: Kentucky Colonels (ABA) (1967–1976) San Antonio Spurs (NBA) (1976–1979) Career highlights: ABA All-Star (1968–1976...
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The Brooklyn Nets franchise has a long and storied history, dating back to its founding 1967 as the New Jersey Americans. Over the years, the team has had multiple great players, including some of the biggest names in NBA history. In this article, we will look at the best Brooklyn Nets players of a...
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Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry
Author Joe Ziemba the master historian of football in Chicago has released another beauty. It is titled Bears versus Cardinals: The NFL's Oldest Rivalry.
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Hut! Hut! Hike! Book
Historian Timothy P. Brown has released another excellent book to help fill our football minds with knowledge. His latest is called Hut! Hut! Hike!: A History of Football Terminology.[/br]more information
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