June 3rd in 1980s Baseball
The Mets have the #1 pick in the draft, the Cubs and Astros combine to hit three grand slams, and Dave Concepcion throws an inning and a third on June 3rd in 1980s Baseball. — 80sbaseball.com
J. Daniel bring us more 80sBaseball.com events for June 3 and among the many are:
1980 - The New York Mets select Darryl Strawberry with the overall No.1 pick in the draft.
1981 - Dave Righetti and Ron Davis throw 11 shutout innings at the Orioles.
1981 - Rick Burleson goes 5-5 with 3 RBIs.
Mark Price Free Throw Streak Ends
Cavs great Mark Price had his consecutive free throw streak end at 77, falling one short of Calvin Murphy’s then NBA record of 78 straight free throws. — www.statmuse.com
The brilliant streal of 77 sunk shots at the charity stripe for Cleveland Cavaliers Guard mark Price came to an end on April 2, 1993.
Beyond the Black Power Salute
A look at 1960's athletes and their story of helping to change the world with activism. Greg's blend of mainstream sports and socioeconomic climates tells a side of history many do not even realize is happening.
Ara Parseghian - Nov. 20, 1964
TIME Magazine Cover: Ara Parseghian
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This Day in Hockey History – May 25, 1990
BOSTON (CP) — Wayne Gretzky’s shadow hung over the Edmonton Oilers for two years. Only a Stanley Cup could make it go away and that’s just what Mark Messier, Kevin Lowe, Glenn Anderson and Gretzky’s other ex-teammates accomplished with heart and flair Thursday night. “This is for you Gretz,” Messier said in the champagne-soaked Bosto’n — www.thisdayinhockeyhistory.com
The 1990 Edmonton Oilers Win Stanley Cup as Mark Messier says ‘This one’s for Gretzky’
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This Day in Hockey History – May 25
Today in hockey history, a team that frequents the TDIHH segment often wins another championship, a different team wins its first Cup, a city loses a team to another city, a Hall-of-Fame goalie sets a playoff record, and one of the most extraordinary performances in playoff history. — www.hookedonhockeymagazine.com
Hooked on Hockey reminds us of many events on may 25 like:
1978 – The Canadiens beat the Bruins 4-1 in Game 6 of the Finals to become the 1978 Stanley Cup Champions
Messier guarantees victory, delivers for Rangers
1994: Mark Messier delivers on his guarantee that the New York Rangers will defeat the New Jersey Devils in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final, scoring three goals in a 4-2 victory at Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. — www.nhl.com
The NHL.com remembers many gems of NHL history that took place on May 25 like the in 1994 when Mark Messier guaranteed victory, and then delivered for the New York Rangers
This Day in Baseball June 18 - Another Wilson Wonder
This Day In Baseball June 18 Houston Astros right-hander Don Wilson pitches the first of his two career no-hitters — thisdayinbaseball.com
ThisDayinBaseball.com has tons of June 18 action like this:
1967 - Houston Astros right-hander Don Wilson, Number 40, pitches the first of his two career no-hitters.
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Today in Hockey History - May 25
May 25 is one of the most memorable days in NHL history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but 3 Stanley Cup champions were crowned. — thehockeywriters.com
The Hockey Writers website brings us the NHL history of May 25, including:
1985 - the Great One, putting up a first-period hat trick in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
2017 -Chris Kunitz of the Penguins lights the lamp in their 3-2 double-overtime win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final
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
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