TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY APRIL 19

2000  Orel Hershiser hits 4 batters in a game – ties MLB record

1998  Michael Jordan wins his 11^th scoring title

1998  Karl Malone reaches NBA record 11^th consecutive season scoring 2,000 or more points

1996  Texas Rangers score 16 runs in the 8^th inning – beat Orioles 26-7

1992  Dennis Rodman wins NBA rebounding title – 18.7 per game

1991  Moses Malone sets NBA record by playing in his 1,046^th consecutive game without fouling out

1991  Evander Holyfield bets George Foreman in 12 for the heavyweight title

1988  Julius Erving has his #6 retired in Philadelphia

1986  Oakland beats Seattle 7-2 – teams combine for MLB record 30 strikeouts in the game

1986  Michael Spinks beats Larry Holmes in 15 for heavyweight title in a split decision

1984  Bret Saberhagen gets his 1^st MLB win – will win 2 Cy Young awards in his career

1981  Rochester vs. Pawtucket game suspended after 32 innings tied at 2-2

1977  Eddie Murray hits his 1^st MLB HR – will end with 504

1962  Al Unser Jr. born – 2 time Indy 500 winner

1952  Eddie Mathews hits his 1^st MLB HR – will end with 512

1949  The New York Yankees dedicate a plaque to babe Ruth