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Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:46 am
by noreply66
There were four undefeated college basketball teams during the 70s, most of any decade----Indiana, North Carolina State and UCLA twice.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:50 am
by noreply66
Portland State's Freeman Williams scored at least 66 points in three games
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 9:12 am
by noreply66
Wilt Chamberlain played in 2,205 games without fouling out
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 9:59 pm
by noreply66
The Harlem Globetrotter won 2,495 consecutive games before they lost to the New Jersey Reds 100-99 in 1971
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 7:39 am
by noreply66
1970--with 120 points, Boston Bruins defenseman Bobby Orr becomes the first NHL blueliner to lead the league in scoring.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:08 am
by noreply66
1971---Roberto Clemete hits safely in all seven World Series games, leading Pittsburgh to victory over Baltimore.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:48 am
by noreply66
1972--Mark Spitz sets seven world swiming records while winning seven golds at the Munich Olymics.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:57 pm
by noreply66
1973---Ron Turcotte rides Secretariat to the first Triple Crown in a quarter century
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:08 am
by noreply66
1974---Hank Aaron of the Braves hits his 715th career home run, off Dodger lefty Al Downing to break Babe Ruth's record.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:59 am
by noreply66
1975---Muhammad Ali retains his title against Joe Frazier in "The Thrilla in Manila," the third of their epic battles.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:29 am
by noreply66
1976----Nadia Comaneci, a 14-year-old Romanian, scores seven perfect 10s and wins three gold medals at the Montreal Olympics.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:13 am
by noreply66
1977---Yankee rightfielder Reggie Jackson hits home runs on three consecutive pitches in the sixth and clinching game of the World Series against the Dodgers.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 7:14 am
by noreply66
1978----Affirmed, with Steve Cauthen aboard, wins the "Triple Crown"-nipping Alydar in all three legs.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:58 am
by noreply66
1979
Pittsburgh is the home of champions as the Steelers win Super Bowl XIII and the Pirates the World Series.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:44 am
by noreply66
1892
Lord Stanley offers to donate a "challenge cup" to be awarded to Canada's best Hockey team.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:11 pm
by noreply66
1896
The first modern Olympics are held in Athens, home of the ancient Games
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 7:59 am
by noreply66
1902
Michigan defeats Stanford, 49-0 in the first Rose Bowl
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 7:43 pm
by noreply66
1903--The Boston Americans defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first World Series.
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 6:31 am
by BubbleGumTiger
1932.........Kentucky Derby Champion .........Burgoo King
Re: Just Sports Info
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 6:37 am
by BubbleGumTiger
1989 .........October 15 Wayne Gretzky becomes the all time leading points scorer in the NHL.