TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY JUNE 5

2003  John Franco pitches in his 1,000^th game (8^th to do so) – ends with 1,119 in 21 seasons (424 saves 2.89 ERA)

2002  Barry Bonds hits his 587^th HR to pass Frank Robinson for 4^th place

2001  Boston beats Detroit 4-3 in 18 innings – Manny Ramirez is walked intentionally 4 times to tie AL record – teams combine for 35 strikeouts

2001  Minnesota selects Joe Mauer #1 in MLB draft

2000  Marlins choose Adrian Gonzalez #1 in MLB draft

1994  NY Knicks advance to NBA finals for first time since 1973 – Patrick Ewing had 24 points and 22 rebounds

1981  Nolan Ryan walks his 1,777^th batter becoming #1 all time passing Early Wynn – will end with 2,795

1977  LA Dodgers retire manager Walter Alston’s #24 – managed 3,658 games and won 2,040

1977  Portland Trailblazers beat Philadelphia to win NBA title 109-107

1970  Bert Blyleven of Twins makes his MLB debut and gives up a HR to the 1^st batter he faced – career 287 wins 3.31 ERA

1957  Don Drysdale pitches the 1^st shutout of his career – will end with 49

1952  Jersey Joe Walcott beats Ezzard Charles in 15 for heavyweight title

1937  War Admiral wins the Belmont and becomes the 4^th Triple Crown winner

1936  Lou Gehrig plays in his 1,700^th game