Chuck HTCFB's Turning Back The Clock In Sports History---December 19th
December 19th 2009 14:26
Wayne Gretzky, 23, of the Edmonton Oilers, became only the 18th player in the National Hockey League (NHL) to score more than 1,000 points. He did it in his 424th career game. The previous record was held by Guy Lafleur who did it in 720 games. (1984)
Larry Bird (Boston Celtics) began a NBA free throw streak of 71 games. (1989)
Bo Jackson (Los Angeles Raiders) became the first athlete to be chosen for All Star Games in two sports. (1990)
The baseball that was deflected by a fan in the stands during a Chicago Cubs game was sold for $106,600 at auction. The foul ball appeared to be headed for the glove of left fielder Moises Alou in Game 6 of the National League Championship series. The Florida Marlins ended up winning the game 8-3. The Cubs then lost Game 7. (2003)
Happy Birthday to the following people. If you're dead now and I missed it, I apologize, I'm trying to be nice here!
Happy 35th to former Cardinals and Bronco's QB, Jake 'The Snake' Plummer.
Happy 37th to former NFL D-Tackle and Dancing With The Stars Twinkle Toes, Warren Sapp
Happy 52nd to former Celtics great, Kevin McHale.
Happy 40th to Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson. He had Kate Hudson before A-Rod, that must count for something.
Chuck
~TCFB~
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