In 1968, LA Laker center Wilt Chamberlain gave HS Junior Bill Walton a little encouragement.

In 1978, the NHL swallowed up four WHA teams.

In 1990, Orlando's Scott Skiles dished out 30 assists to set a new NBA record.

In 1988, Oklahoma State's Barry Sanders capped the greatest season in collegiate football with a 5 TD, 222-yard performance against Wyoming and win in the Holiday Bowl.

In 1907, a commission tasked with 'discovering' the origins of baseball declared Abner Doubleday to be the inventor of the game.

In 1975, Eldrick 'Tiger' Woods was born.