TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY MARCH 12

1998  Hakeem Olajuwon becomes the 3^rd NBA player in history with 24,000 points, 12,000 rebounds, and 2,500 assists – Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

1992  Moses Malone passes Oscar Robertson to become 4^th highest scorer in NBA history – Kareem, Wilt, and Elvin Hayes are the only ones to top him
1985  Larry Bird scores Boston Celtics record 60 points in win over Atlanta
1972  Gordie Howe has his number retired – 997 goals, 1,409 assist, 2,237 games played

1972  Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics has his #6 retired – 11 time NBA champion, 14,522 points, 21,620 rebounds, 4,100 assists, 5 time MVP

 1970  Dan Issel of Kentucky scores 44 points and Austin Carr of Notre Dame 52 in NCAA tournament – most in one game by opposing players

 1966  Bobby Hull becomes the 1^st NHL player to score 51 goals in a season

  1966  Jockey Johnny Longden retires – won 6,032 races