On this day...

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:57 am

March 6th, 1985 - Mike Tyson KOs Hector Mercedes in 1 round in his 1st pro fight.

Todays notable birthdays, sports edition:

1898 - Jimmy Conzelman, NFL QB/coach/team owner (Chicago)
1900 - Robert "Lefty" Grove, baseball pitcher (300 game winner)
1931 - Willie Mays, Hall of Fame baseball centerfielder (Giants, NY Mets)
1940 - Willie Stargell, outfielder/1st baseman (Pirates, 1971 NL HR leader)
1960 - [Eris] Sleepy Floyd, NBA guard
1968 - Jon Baker, WLAF defensive end (Frankfurt Galaxy)
1969 - Deems May, NFL tight end (SD Chargers)
1970 - Scott Stahoviak, Waukegan IL, infielder (Minn Twins)
1970 - Robbie Tobeck, NFL guard/center (Atlanta Falcons)
1971 - Darrick Martin, NBA guard (LA Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves)
1971 - Roger Salkeld, Burbank CA, pitcher (Cin Reds)
1972 - Paul Frlan, CFL linebacker (Saskatchewan Roughriders)
1972 - Shaquille O'Neal, Newark NJ, NBA center (Magic, Lakers, Heat, Suns Oly-gold-96)
1973 - Michael Finley, NBA guard/forward (Suns, Mavs, Spurs)
1973 - Terry Adams, Mobile AL, pitcher (Chic Cubs)

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:57 am

March 7th, 1995 - Dominique Wilkins (Boston Celtics) became the ninth NBA player to achieve 25,000 career points.

Todays notable birthdays, sports edition:

1950 - Franco Harris, NFL fullback (Pitts Steelers)
1952 - Lynn Swann, NFL receiver (Pittsburgh Steelers)/sportscaster
1959 - Thomas Edward Lehman, Austin MN, PGA golfer (1994 Memorial Tournament)
1960 - Ivan Lendl, Czechoslovakia, tennis pro (US Open 1985-87)
1960 - Joe Carter, Oklahoma City OK, outfielder (Toronto Blue Jays)
1964 - Jeff Criswell, NFL tackle (KC Chiefs)
1965 - Jesper Bo Parnevik, Stockholm Sweden, PGA golfer (1995 Nestle-5th)
1965 - Steve Beuerlein, NFL quarterback (Jacksonville Jaguars, Car Panthers)
1965 - [Willie] Flipper Anderson, NFL wide receiver (Los Angeles Rams)
1966 - Mel Rojas, Haina Dom Rep, pitcher (Montreal Expos)
1966 - Jeff Feagles, NFL punter (Arizona Cardinals)
1967 - Zheng Haixia, WNBA center (LA Sparks)
1968 - Jeff Kent, Bellflower CA, infielder (LA Dodgers)
1968 - Ricky Proehl, NFL wide receiver (Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears)
1969 - Anthony Davis, NFL linebacker (KC Chiefs)
1969 - Matt Blundin, NFL quarterback (KC Chiefs, Detroit Lions)
1969 - Sam Gash, NFL running back (New England Patriots)
1975 - William Hampton, CFL defensive back (Calgary Stampeders)

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:52 am

March 10th, 1991 - Eddie Sutton is 1st NCAA coach to lead 4 schools into playoffs.

Todays notable birthdays, sports edition:

1923 - Ara Parseghian, football coach (Northwestern, Notre Dame)
1926 - Marques Haynes, NBA hall of famer (Harlem Globetrotters)
1948 - Austin Carr, NBA star (Cleveland Cavaliers)
1961 - Jesse Sapolu, NFL guard (SF 49ers)
1962 - Andre Waters, NFL safety (Arizona Cardinals)
1963 - John Cangelosi, Brooklyn NY, outfielder (Houston Astros)
1965 - Rod Woodson, NFL cornerback/kick returner (Pitts Steelers, SF 49ers)
1966 - Michael Timlin, Midland TX, pitcher (Toronto Blue Jays)
1970 - Antonio Edwards, NFL defensive end (Seattle Seahawks)
1972 - Jack Kellogg, WLAF CB (Frankfurt Galaxy)
1977 - Shannon Miller, Rolla MO, gymnast

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:45 am

March 12th, 1972 - NHL great Gordie Howe retires after 26 seasons.

Todays notable birthdays, sports edition:

1942 - Bert Campaneris, baseball player (Oakland A's)
1965 - Randy Dixon, NFL guard (Indianapolis Colts)
1965 - Steve Finley, Union City TN, outfielder (San Diego Padres)
1966 - Grant Long, NBA forward (Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks)
1968 - Merton Hanks, NFL safety (SF 49ers)
1970 - Rod Smith, NFL cornerback (Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers)
1970 - Rex Walters, NBA guard (Phila 76ers, Miami Heat)
1970 - Michael Bankston, NFL defensive end (Arizona Cardinals)
1971 - Greg Hansell, Bellflower CA, pitcher (Minn Twins)
1971 - Isaiah Rider, NBA guard/forward (Minn Timberwolves, Port Trailblazers)
1971 - Raul Mondesi, San Cristobal Dom Rep, outfielder (LA Dodgers)
1973 - Keif Bryant, NFL defensive end (Seattle Seahawks)
1973 - Antonio Banks, cornerback (Minnesota Vikings)
1974 - Chris Carr, NBA guard (Phoenix Suns, Minn Timberwolves)

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:56 am

March 13th, 1954 - Bobby Thomson (Milwaukee Braves) broke his ankle sliding into a base during a spring training game. The Braves replaced him with a rookie named Hank Aaron.

Todays notable birthdays, sports edition:

1918 - George McAfee, NFL halfback (Chicago Bears)
1963 - Vance Johnson, NFL wide receiver (Denver Broncos)
1963 - Mariano Duncan, S P de Macoris Dom Rep, infielder (NY Yankees)
1964 - Will Clark, New Orleans LA, infielder (Texas Rangers)
1969 - Chris Zorich, NFL defensive tackle (Chic Bears)
1971 - Tony Vinson, NFL running back (Atl Falcons, Lon Monarchs, Balt Ravens)
1971 - Curtis Conway, NFL wide receiver/kick returner (Chic Bears)
1972 - Trent Dilfer, NFL quarterback (Tampa Bay Bucs)
1972 - Rickey Brady, NFL tight end (NO Saints)
1973 - Bobby Jackson, NBA guard (Denver Nuggets)
1973 - Dan Wilkinson, NFL defensive tackle (Cin Bengals)
1973 - Trezelle Jenkins, NFL tackle (KC Chiefs)

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:37 am

April 8th, 1989 - 1-handed pitcher Jim Abbott debut but lasts only 4 2/3 innings.

Todays notable birthdays, sports edition:

1940 - John Havlicek, Martin's Ferry Ohio, NBA hall-of-famer (Boston Celtics)
1946 - Jim "Catfish" Hunter, major-league pitcher (A's, Yankees)
1949 - Jim Lampley, Hendersonville NC, newscaster (Monday Night Baseball)
1963 - Terry Porter, NBA guard (Minnesota Timberwolves)
1968 - Don Davey, NFL defensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars)
1969 - Steve Jackson, NFL cornerback (Houston/Tennessee Oilers)
1970 - Harold Bishop, NFL tight end (Cleve Browns)
1972 - Damon Watts, NFL center (Indianapolis Colts)
1972 - Isaac Davis, NFL guard (SD Chargers)
1973 - Alex Gonzalez, Miami FL, infielder (Toronto Blue Jays)