TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY APRIL 18

2000  Adam Kennedy of Angels hits a grand slam and bases loaded triple in a 16-10 win over Toronto

1997  Roger Pavlik of Rangers walks the first 4 batters of the game (AL record) – career 743 innings pitched with 351 walks

1996  Dennis Scott of Orlando Magic makes NBA record 11 three point field goals

1995  Joe Montana announces his retirement – 40,551 passing yards

1991  John Stockton gets his 1,164^th assist of the season – breaks his own record

1990  Eddie Murray of Dodgers hits a HR from both sides of the plate – 1^st player to do it at least once in each league

1987  Mike Schmidt hits his 500^th HR – ends with 548

1987  Milwaukee Brewers win 11^th straight game to start the season

1981  In minor league baseball, Pawtucket and Rochester begin a 33 inning game

1970  Nolan Ryan gets the first shutout of his career – will end with 61

1969  Luis Tiant of Cleveland allows 10 extra base hits – ties AL record

1962  16^th NBA Championship – Celtics beat LA Lakers 4 games to 3 – Bill Russell had 40 rebounds

1957  Roger Maris hits his 1^st MLB HR – a grand slam

1955  Robero Clemente hits his 1^st MLB HR – inside the park

1947  Jackie Robinson hits his 1^st MLB HR