Back in Time: February 20

After leading the Giants to the pennant the previous season, Willie Mays signs a $100,000 contract to become the league's highest paid player.

Gordie Howe comes out of retirement to play for the Houston Aeros with his two sons.

Pedro Guerrero becomes the highest paid Dodger when he signs a five-year, $7 million contract to play in Los Angeles.

The New York Islanders retire Billy Smith's No. 31 jersey.

During the Raptors 113-102 win over Golden State, Toronto's Mark Jackson records 12 assists to move past Isiah Thomas and into fourth place on the NBA's all-time assists list.

Garth Brooks (left, with Mike Piazza) begins spring training with the New York Mets.

Roger Penske (1937)
Charles Barkley (1963)
Christian Ruuttu (1964)
Tom Waddle (1967)
Broderick Thomas (1967)
Tommy Vardell (1969)
Brent Gretzky, (1972)
Brendan Witt (1975)
Stephon Marbury (1977)
Justin Verlander (1983)