Back in Time: February 19


After being hit by enemy fire during a Korean combat mission, Ted Williams safely crash lands his Pather jet.

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announces that effective April 1st, Tiger pitcher Denny McLain will be punished with a 90-day suspension for his alleged connection with bookmakers.

In a 5-2 loss to the Islanders, Rangers forward Rod Gilbert records his 1,000th career point.

Phoenix's Charles Barkley pulls down his 10,000th career rebound in the first quarter of the Suns' 98-94 OT win against visiting Vancouver, becoming the 10th NBA player with 20,000 points and 10,000 rebounds.

Colorado's Patrick Roy becomes the second youngest NHL goaltender and 12th overall to reach 300 career victories.

Dave Stewart (1957)
Paul Haarhuis (1966)
Rob Dimaio (1968)
William Henderson (1971)
Ryan Whitney (1983)