TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY MARCH 5

1997  Bobby Knight wins his 700^th game – youngest to reach the milestone

1996  Dallas sets NBA record by attempting 49 three point shots in the game – George McCloud had 20 attempts himself and hit for NBA record 7

1985  Mike Bossy 1^st NHL player to score 50 or more goals in 8 straight seasons

1982  Gaylord Perry signs 1 year deal with Seattle – will record his 300^th career win with them

1981  Scott Hamilton wins the men’s figure skating championship

1973  NY Yankees pitchers Peterson and Kekich announce that they are swapping wives

1966  Marvin Miller is elected director of the MLB Players Association

1964  Scott Skiles born – NBA player and coach – holds NBA record for most assists in a game with 30