It was on this day in 1988 that the Miami Heat won their first regular season game in franchise history. The Heat defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 89-88 in a game played at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. The Miami Heat were not expected to have much success in their inaugural season, but no [...]
It was on this day in 1995 that Ohio State University running back Eddie George was named as the Heisman Trophy winner. George beat out future NFL stars Peyton Manning, Keyshawn Johnson and Warrick Dunn to take home the award. In his first couple of seasons at Ohio State, George battled fumbling issues, which led [...]
It was on this day in 1999 that Houston Rockets forward Charles Barkley ruptured his left quadriceps tendon. The injury occurred in Philadelphia, where Barkley’s career began 15 years earlier. Charles Barkley was one of the fiercest competitors and best rebounders that the NBA had ever seen. He averaged a double-double in points and rebounds [...]
It was on this day in 1985 that Auburn University running back Bo Jackson was named as the Heisman Trophy recipient. Jackson narrowly beat out Iowa quarterback Chuck Long to take home the prestigious award. Bo Jackson is most remembered for being a great two-sport athlete, excelling in baseball and football, as he was named [...]
It was on this day in 1992 that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice recorded the 101st receiving touchdown of his career. Rice broke the record which was previously held by Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Steve Largent. It did not take Jerry Rice long to break this record as he accomplished the feat in [...]
It was on this day in 1989 that University of Houston quarterback Andre Ware was named the Heisman Trophy winner. Ware became the first black quarterback to win the prestigious award. The 1989 season was Ware’s junior year and he had an outstanding season, throwing for 4,699 yards, 44 touchdowns, and setting an incredible 26 [...]
It was on this day in 1997 that Golden State Warriors guard Latrell Spreewell attacked his head coach, P.J. Carlesimo. The incident took place at a Warriors practice, with Spreewell dragging Carlesimo to the floor and choking him before his teammates intervened. Coach Carlesimo yelled at Spreewell, telling him to make crisper passes, to which [...]
It was on this day in 1986 that the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Edmonton Eskimos battled it out for the Grey Cup Championship. Hamilton cruised to a 39-15 victory in a game played at B.C. Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Eskimos entered this game as 12-point favorites, but just 95 seconds into the game they [...]
It was on this day in 2003 that New Jersey Nets center Alonzo Mourning announced his retirement. Mourning retired due to complications from his kidney disease. Just a few weeks after announcing his retirement, Mourning underwent a successful kidney transplant. After months of rehab and getting back into shape, Alonzo began practicing with his former [...]
It was on this day in 2002 that the Montreal Alouettes and Edmonton Eskimos played in the 90th annual Grey Cup. The Alouettes defeated the Eskimos 25-16 to capture the franchise’s sixth Grey Cup title. The Alouettes and Eskimos were the two best teams in the regular season, as they both won their respective divisions [...]
It was on this day in 1980 that the 68th Grey Cup was held at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, Ontario. The Edmonton Eskimos beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 48-10 in one of the most lopsided Grey Cup matches in history. The Edmonton Eskimos were the best team in the Canadian Football League throughout the entire 1980 [...]
It was on this day in 1999 that Wayne Gretzky was inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame. Gretzky became the tenth and last player to bypass the usual three-year waiting period. Wayne Gretzky being elected to the Hall-Of-Fame was a no-brainer, as he is considered by many to be the greatest player in hockey [...]
It was on this day in 1985 that Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets and Bret Saberhagen of the Kansas City Royals were named as Cy Young winners. Both men became the youngest players to win the award in their respective leagues. Dwight “Doc” Gooden was a unanimous choice as the National League Cy [...]
It was on this day in 1991 that Detroit Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley was paralyzed during an NFL game. The injury occurred against the Los Angeles Rams in a game played at the Pontiac Silverdome, the former home of the Lions. Utley was a third-round pick (59th overall) of the Detroit Lions in the [...]
It was on this day in 1997 that the Toronto Argonauts took on the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 85th edition of the Grey Cup. Toronto went on to win the game 47-23 to capture the franchise’s 14th Grey Cup Championship. Toronto was led by quarterback Doug Flutie, who was the reigning regular season and Grey [...]
