TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY JUNE 28

2009  Mariano Rivera gets his 500^th save and 1^st RBI – walked with bases loaded

2009  Colorado wins their 20^th game of the last 23

2007  Frank Thomas hits his 500^th HR – ends with 521

2007  Craig Biggio gets his 3,000th hit – ends with 3,060 in 20 seasons

2003  NYY and NY Mets play a unique doubleheader – NYY win 7-1 at Yankee Stadium and 9-8 at Shea Stadium

2000  NJ Nets choose Kenyon Martin #1 in NBA draft

1999  Damian Jackson of Padres steals 5 bases including home

1995  Golden State chooses Joe Smith #1 in NBA draft, Kevin Garnett goes #5

1991  Barry Larkin of Reds hits 3 straight HRs in game vs. Astros

1988  LA Clippers choose Danny Manning #1 in NBA draft

1975  Lee Trevino is struck by lightning at the Western Open

1960  John Elway born – 51,475 passing yards, 300 TDs

1939  NYY play a doubleheader – hit 8 HRs in 1^st game and 5 in the 2^nd to set MLB record

1922  Walter Johnson throws his 3^rd straight shutout and 97^th overall – career 417 wins and 110 shutouts