Sports Records and Milestones
MLB and NFL Reach Labor Milestones on THE SAME DAY- February 21, 1968
Major League Baseball and the Major League Players Association reached agreement on the terms of a two-year contract, the first ever negotiated between the league and the players. The agreement called for a minimum salary of $10,000 a year. Many players now make that much, per at bat. Meal money for the players was increased from $12 to $15 per day. And on the VERY SAME … [Read more...] about MLB and NFL Reach Labor Milestones on THE SAME DAY- February 21, 1968
Red Wings Blow Out Rangers 15-0 – January 23, 1944
The Detroit Red Wings recorded the most lopsided win in NHL history when they "outlasted" the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, on January 23, 1944. Syd Howe (not related to Gordie) led the Wings in scoring with three goals. Howe did all of his scoring during the third period, but he was hardly alone. In addition to Howe's contribution, Dan Grasso scored … [Read more...] about Red Wings Blow Out Rangers 15-0 – January 23, 1944
John Stockton Sets NBA Assist Record – January 21, 1995
John Stockton Sets NBA Assist Record, January 21, 1995 His 9,992nd assist tops Magic Johnson. Stockton will dish off 5,814 more times, bringing his NBA assist record up to 15,806. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c34FunRSbzA How many of John Stockton's 15,806 assists were delivered to the Mailman, Karl Malone? Nobody seems to know the exact number.We do know that Stockton's … [Read more...] about John Stockton Sets NBA Assist Record – January 21, 1995
Michael Jordan Scores 64 Points but Bulls Lose to Magic January 16, 1993
Rookie Shaquille O'Neal Leads Orlando with 29 points and 24 rebounds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJBSFEe3m3k On the second highest scoring night of Michael Jordan's career (He scored 69 agains The Cleveland Cavaliers on March 28, 1990) his Chicago Bulls came up short against the Orlando Magic. Led by rookie Shaquille O'Neal who scored 29 points and pulled down 24 … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan Scores 64 Points but Bulls Lose to Magic January 16, 1993