On this day in 1964, Gaylor Perry signed with the Seattle Mariners. Gaylord was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1991, and is currently top 20 all-time for most wins by an MLB player. He is 17th to be exact, with 314. What a progressive signing for a city full of expression and progression... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1968, Joe Frazier improved his professional record to 20-0, defeating Buster Mathis for the vacant world heavyweight boxing championship by TKO in the 11th round. The championship was vacated by Muhammad Ali, and the fight took place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY. Buster Mathis and Joe Frazier... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1951, Bill Mlkvy set an NCAA basketball record, scoring 73 points in a single game. He was the "Owl without a Vowel" and his talons were mighty. The Temple Owls beat the Wilkes College Colonels 96-69 (nice), but the story of the night was young Mlkvy. He would outscore the entire... Continue Reading →
The 1991-1992 Quidditch season at Hogwarts started with little anticipation from most of the houses. Gryffindor hadn't been in the running since Charlie Weasley's time at Hogwarts, and Slytherin had a vice-like grip over the Quidditch Cup most thought they wouldn't relinquish. But all that would change when a young lowly first year arrived and... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1874, the National Association of Professional Baseball Players officially adopted the batter's box. This changed the landscape of baseball forever, both professional and amateur. A ruling was also made this day, outlawing betting on your own team. Any player caught betting on their team would be expelled. I'm not sure how... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1941, Elmer Layden was named the first commissioner of the NFL. Arch Ward was offered the position, but he refused and suggested Elmer Layden for the job. Layden was a former Notre Dame star fullback, and one of the Four Horsemen. Layden resigned as Notre Dame's head coach in order to... Continue Reading →
Who said California's capitol city wasn't that entertaining? The Sacramento Kings and Charlotte Hornets put on a show last night, in an incredible matchup between two young exciting ball clubs. Buzz City would end up on top, but it was a historic night nonetheless. Buddy Hield reached an NBA milestone last night, becoming the fastest... Continue Reading →
With the 2021 Entry Draft right around the corner, things are starting to get spicy in the PLL. The Atlas LC have traded Paul Rabil and the 6th overall pick in this year's Entry Draft to the Cannons LC. In exchange, Atlas will receive the 9th overall pick in this year's Entry Draft, the 8th... Continue Reading →
It was 29 points at the half. 73-44. That's not good. Sure it was an off-night for the Warriors, but ouch. I wouldn't call myself a Warriors fan, but I'm not sad to see them lose by a billion. Draymond Green is the heartbeat of that team, and his absence didn't help the Golden State... Continue Reading →
On this day in 1940, the first televised college basketball game took place in Madison Square Garden, New York City, NY. The Fordham Rams took on the University of Pittsburgh Panthers in a lopsided affair. The Panthers thwarted the Rams 57-37, but it was hardly news to anyone. The game itself, was hardly news, despite... Continue Reading →
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