On this day...

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:10 am

October 18th, 1967 - The American League granted permission for the A's to move to Oakland. Also, new franchises were awarded to Kansas City and Seattle.

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:16 am

October 24th, 1992 - The Toronto Blue Jays became the first non-U.S. team to win the World Series.

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:16 am

November 14th, 1970 - The plane carrying the Marshall University football team crashed. Thirty-seven were killed

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:57 am

January 9th, 2005 - Randy Moss (Minnesota Vikings) pretended to pull down his pants and moon the Green Bay Packer crowd during a playoff win. On January 13 the NFL fined Moss $10,000 for the act.

Casey Fisher · Post by **Casey Fisher** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 9:01 am

Jason Spoor wrote:January 9th, 2005 - Randy Moss (Minnesota Vikings) pretended to pull down his pants and moon the Green Bay Packer crowd during a playoff win. On January 13 the NFL fined Moss $10,000 for the act.

Nice one Roops. I can't believe how big of a deal they made out of this when it happened.

Ken Lagerquist · Post by **Ken Lagerquist** » Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:57 pm

Thats why they call it the NFL(No Fun League) and thats a fact1

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:29 am

January 10th, 1990 - The NCAA approved a random drug testing program among college football players and harsh penalties for drug use.

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:52 am

January 11th, 1973 - Owners of American League baseball teams voted to adopt the designated-hitter rule on a trial basis.

Casey Fisher · Post by **Casey Fisher** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:58 am

Jason Spoor wrote:January 11th, 1973 - Owners of American League baseball teams voted to adopt the designated-hitter rule on a trial basis.

That was a very good thing for Mariners fans... Edgar deserves to be in the hall of fame someday...

Mike Nordin · Post by **Mike Nordin** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:14 am

Ditto!!!

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:40 am

January 14th, 1973 - The Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII and became the first NFL team to go undefeated in a season.

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 7:27 am

January 15th, 1997 - Dennis Rodman (Chicago Bulls) kicked cameraman Eugene Amosin in the groin.

Mike Nordin · Post by **Mike Nordin** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:36 pm

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:02 am

January 16th, 1961 - Mickey Mantle signed a contract which made him the highest paid baseball player in the American League at $75,000 for the 1961 season.

Casey Fisher · Post by **Casey Fisher** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:06 am

Jason Spoor wrote:January 16th, 1961 - Mickey Mantle signed a contract which made him the highest paid baseball player in the American League at $75,000 for the 1961 season.

And just think... Only 47 years later, which is not that many years, Alex Rodriguez makes this much money in two at-bats in a game.

Ken Lagerquist · Post by **Ken Lagerquist** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:39 am

Casey Fisher wrote:
Jason Spoor wrote:January 16th, 1961 - Mickey Mantle signed a contract which made him the highest paid baseball player in the American League at $75,000 for the 1961 season.
And just think... Only 47 years later, which is not that many years, Alex Rodriguez makes this much money in two at-bats in a game.

It has really gotten ridiculous with these salaries in these sports.

Casey Fisher · Post by **Casey Fisher** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:21 am

Here is roughly what A-Rod makes based on his $28 Million per season salary:

$172,839 per game
$38,408 per at-bat
$19,204 per inning
$6,401 per out

In summary, if the dude goes up to the plate and strikes out on 3 pitches, or grounds out on the first pitch, he makes more money than most Americans make in a whole year of work...

Or if you go to Safeco and watch him play a 3-game series against the M's, we are paying $150 for tickets, $7.50 for a cold beverage, and $5.00 for a hot dog, and A-Rod is making over $500,000 in those 3 days... Something is wrong with our society...

Lauren A. Scrafford · Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:31 am

Jason Spoor wrote:January 14th, 1973 - The Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII and became the first NFL team to go undefeated in a season.

Yes, that was the game where Garo Yepremian's career as a quarterback came to an end.........................................

Lauren Scrafford

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:13 pm

Lauren A. Scrafford wrote:January 14th, 1973 - The Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII and became the first NFL team to go undefeated in a season.

Yes, that was the game where Garo Yepremian's career as a quarterback came to an end.........................................

ha! thats awesome. thanks for the post Lauren.

Jason Spoor · Post by **Jason Spoor** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:59 am

January 17th, 1916 - The Professional Golfers Association was formed in New York City.