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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY JANUARY 23

2000  Don Nelson of Mavericks wins his 900th game as coach
1998  Denver Nuggets lose – tie NBA record with 23 consecutive losses in the season – will win tomorrow
1983  Bjorn Borg announces his retirement from tennis at age 26
1979  Willie Mays elected to Hall of Fame - .302 average, 660 HRs, 1,903 RBI, 2 time MVP, 20 time All-Star
1976  In the NHL, the Washington Capitals end a 25 game winless streak (0-22-3) as they beat the Rangers 7-5
1975  Ralph Kiner elected to Hall of Fame - .279 average, 369 HRs, 1,015 RBI in 10 seasons
1962  Bob Feller and Jackie Robinson elected to Hall of Fame – Feller: 266 wins, 3.25 ERA, 6 time 20 game winner – Robinson: .311 average, 137 HRs, 734 RBI, 197 steals in 10 seasons
1944 Detroit Red Wings beat NY Rangers 15-0 – most lopsided NHL win

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