Friday, February 8, 2013

February 8, 1986: Spud Webb becomes the shortest man to win the NBA Slam Dunk Competition

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On February 8, 1986, one of the shortest players in the history of the NBA Spud Webb won the NBA Slam Dunk competition. Standing at just 5...
Thursday, February 7, 2013

Febuary 7, 1976: Darryl Sittler Scores 10 Points

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On February 7, 1976, in an 11-4 win over the Boston Bruins at Maple Leafs Garden in Toronto, Darryl Sittler scored 10 points, it was the gr...
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

February 6, 1968: Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower hits a hole in one

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On February 6, 1968, on the thirteenth hole at Seven Lakes Country Club in Palm Springs, California former President Dwight D. Eisenhower d...
Tuesday, February 5, 2013

February 5, 1972: Bob Douglas becomes the first African American elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

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On February 5, 1972, Bob Douglas became the first African American elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Known as "The Fa...
Monday, February 4, 2013

February 4, 1993: The Boston Celtics retire Larry Bird's #33

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On February 4,1993, the Boston Celtics retired Larry Bird's number 33 before a sold out crowd at the Boston Garden. It was a well d...
Sunday, February 3, 2013

February 3, 1977: Bernie Federko Scores His First NHL Goal

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On February 3, 1977, a 19 year old Bernie Ferderko of the St. Louis Blues scored the first goal of his NHL career in a 5-4 loss to the Brui...
Saturday, February 2, 2013

February 2, 1976: Cal Hubbard elected into Cooperstown

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On February 2, 1976, former American League umpire Cal Hubbard was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame, making him only the fifth umpire...