2003 John Franco pitches in his 1,000th game (8th to do so) – ends with 1,119 in 21 seasons (424 saves 2.89 ERA)
2002 Barry Bonds hits his 587th HR to pass Frank Robinson for 4th place
2001 Boston beats Detroit 4-3 in 18 innings – Manny Ramirez is walked intentionally 4 times to tie AL record – teams combine for 35 strikeouts
2001 Minnesota selects Joe Mauer #1 in MLB draft
2000 Marlins choose Adrian Gonzalez #1 in MLB draft
1994 NY Knicks advance to NBA finals for first time since 1973 – Patrick Ewing had 24 points and 22 rebounds
1981 Nolan Ryan walks his 1,777th batter becoming #1 all time passing Early Wynn – will end with 2,275
1977 LA Dodgers retire manager Walter Alston’s #24 – managed 3,658 games and won 2,040
1977 Portland Trailblazers beat Philadelphia to win NBA title 109-107
1970 Bert Blyleven of Twins makes his MLB debut and gives up a HR to the 1st batter he faced – career 287 wins 3.31 ERA
1957 Don Drysdale pitches the 1st shutout of his career – will end with 49
1952 Jersey Joe Walcott beats Ezzard Charles in 15 for heavyweight title
1937 War Admiral wins the Belmont and becomes the 4th Triple Crown winner
1936 Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,700th game
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