TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY FEBRUARY 21

2009  Don Nelson wins his 1,300^th 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 7,000^th assist – only 6^th 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 500^th win – at time only 2^nd 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