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1868 - Senda Berenson Abbott, physical training teacher at Smith College who organized the first women's basketball game; in Biturmansk, Lithuania

 

1871 - Joe McGinnity, who pitched both games of five doubleheaders for the New York Giants in 1903; in Rock Island, IL
1927 - Richie Ashburn, Hall of Fame centerfielder who broadcast Phillies' games for 35 years after retiring; in Tilden, NE

 

1970 - Rick Mirer, former Seattle Seahawks' quarterback who was 1992 AFC Rookie of the Year; in Goshen, IN

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Historic Events

1981 - Sabres Set NHL Record with 9 Goals

The Buffalo Sabres scored a record 9 goals in the second period on the way to a 14-4 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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1991 - Super Bowl Stripped From Phoenix

At their annual meeting, NFL owners voted to take the 1993 Super Bowl away from Phoenix because Arizona didn't recognize Martin Luther King Day.

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1994 - Smith Wins Fourth NCAA Wrestling Title

Pat Smith of Oklahoma State won the NCAA 158-pound wrestling championship for the fourth time, a record.

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1995 - Michael Un-retires, Returns to Bulls

In his return to the Chicago Bulls after nearly two years of retirement, Michael Jordan scored 19 points, but the Bulls lost to the Indiana Pacers, 103-96.

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