I love seeing all you guys getting into this thread….hoping I can just contribute every once in a while going forward if you have great facts too!
This Day In Sports History
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May 3rd, 1970 - 24th NBA Championship: NY Knicks beat LA Lakers, 4 games to 3
May 4, 2018 -LA Angels 1st baseman Albert Pujols collects his 3,000th MLB hit in a 5-0 win v Mariners in Seattle.
Along with Miggy doing it this year it’ll probably be a long time until we see someone else reach this milestone.
Along with Miggy doing it this year it’ll probably be a long time until we see someone else reach this milestone.
May 5, 1925 - Detroit center fielder Ty Cobb goes 6 for 6 with 4 runs, 5 RBI and 16 TBs in Tigers' 14-8 win over the Browns at Sportsman's Park III, St. Louis
Decent day Cobb had all those years ago....the Browns were always the doormat of the American League, even back then!!
Stolen from Baseball Reference, but always a favorite.
May 7th, 216 - At 42 years old, Bartolo Colon became the oldest player to hit his first career home run when he deposited a ball into the left field stands at Petco Park against James Shields of the Padres.
May 7th, 216 - At 42 years old, Bartolo Colon became the oldest player to hit his first career home run when he deposited a ball into the left field stands at Petco Park against James Shields of the Padres.
May 10, 1970 - Stanley Cup Final, Boston Garden, Boston, MA: Bobby Orr scores famous OT winner as Boston beats St. Louis Blues, 4-3 for 4-0 series sweep; Bruins its first title since 1941
May 12, 1970 - Ernie Banks hits his 500th home run
Lol I remember that!Just one for a little humor this morning...the Rangers actually shared this on Twitter...
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On this day in 1970, Hank Aaron got his 3000th hit
Been slacking here.
On this day in 1998, Mark McGwire hit three home runs against the Phillies. Tell me this wasn’t one of the most fun seasons in MLB history, regardless of what we have learned since then.
On this day in 1998, Mark McGwire hit three home runs against the Phillies. Tell me this wasn’t one of the most fun seasons in MLB history, regardless of what we have learned since then.
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