On November 9, 1972, Boston Bruin’s John Bucyk became the seventh NHL player to score his 1000th career point with a goal against the Detroit Red Wings. The Bruins finished the game with a 8-3 victory. Bucyk started his career with the Red Wings in 1955 and shipped off to Boston after two seasons. He…
On November 4, 1959, Chicago Cub’s legend Ernie Banks, better known as Mr. Cub, was named National League Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season. In 1959, Banks maintained a .304 batting average with 179 hits and 45 home runs. The 11-time All-Star and 500 home run club member played for the Cubs all…
Fans took years to forgive Buckner’s minor mistake.
Toronto Blue Jays were the first, and only, MLB team to win a World Series.
The Red’s most recent World Series appearance ended with a four game sweep in 1990
A pop icon for Quebecois became the first to achieve the NHL milestone.
On October 18, 1974, Nathaniel “Nate the Great” Thurmond became the first NBA player to complete a quadruple-double, lifting the Chicago Bulls to a 120-115 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Thurmond totaled 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks. The Hawks led the Bulls 56-51 going into halftime and the score was tied at…
Roy’s ability on the ice did not transfer to the team’s front office.
The fight of his life was ahead both on and off the court.
Getting the right players but a good team does not come without an outstanding coach.
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