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Tuesday, February 21, 2012

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY FEBRUARY 21

2009  Don Nelson wins his 1,300th NBA game as coach
1993  West beats East in NBA All-Star game 135-132 – teammates John Stockton and Karl Malone co-MVPs
1992  John Stockton gets his 7,000th assist – only 6th to do so – ends with 15,806
1986  Rollie Fingers refuses to shave his mustache in order to play for the Reds – he retires
1985  George Steinbrenner assures the public that Yogi Berra will be the manager for the entire season – he is fired after 16 games
1976  Red Holzman of Knicks gets his 500th win – at time only 2nd to do so
1974  Tom Seaver signs with NY Mets for $172,500 – highest paid player
1969  Ted Williams signs 5 year deal to manage Washington – will be named manager of the year in 1969
1968  Baseball announces a minimum salary of $10,000
1960  Wilt Chamberlain scores 58 – ties his own rookie record
1953  Longest college basketball game – Niagara beats Sienna 88-81 in 6 OTs

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