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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY JANUARY 11

2010  Mark McGwire admits to steroid and HGH use in an interview
2005  NYY get Randy Johnson from Arizona – 34-19 in 2 years with them
2001  NY Knicks set a NBA record by holding opponents under 100 points for the 29th straight game – broke 46 year old record
2000  Carlton Fisk and Tony Perez elected to Hall of Fame – Fisk: .269 average, 376 HRs, 1,330 RBI, 11 time All-Star – Perez: .279 average, 379 HRs, 1,652 RBI
1995  The NHL lockout ends after 103 days
1987  John Elway executes “The Drive” – went 90 yards to tie the game, and 60 yards to win in OT
1984  Denver Nuggets beat San Antonio 163-155 – 2nd highest non OT game in NBA history
1973  The American League adopts the designated hitter rule
1970  Super Bowl IV is won by Kansas City as they beat Minnesota Vikings 23-7 – Len Dawson of Chiefs is MVP

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