TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY MARCH 6

2006  Kirby Puckett died – MLB Hall of Famer - .318 average, 207 HRs, 1,085 RBI in 12 seasons – 10 time All-Star

2000  Shaquille O’ Neal scores 61 and has 23 rebounds for the LA Lakers

1988  Julie Krone wins her 1,205^th horse race – the most for any female jockey

1987  Andre Dawson signs one year deal with Chicago Cubs for $650,000 – will hit .287, 49 HRs, 137 RBI this season and be names NL MVP

1985  Mike Tyson KOs Hector Mercedes in the 1^st round of his first pro fight

1982  San Antonio beats Milwaukee in 3 OTs 171-166 – highest scoring NBA game ever – will be surpassed 12/13/83 when Pistons and Nuggets play in a 186-184 game

1973  In an exhibition game, Minnesota’s Larry Hisle hits 2 HRs and has 7 RBI – he is the first player to act as a designated hitter

1972  Jack Nicklaus passes Arnold Palmer as golf’s all time money winner

1972  Shaquille O’ Neal born

1940  Willie Stargell born – hit .282, 475 HRs, 1,540 RBI, won MVP