Back in Time: February 22

Back in Time: February 22
Back in Time: February 22 /

Sammy Baugh

The Cardinals sign NFL Washington Redskins' quarterback Sammy Baugh as an infielder. The former All-American will never play a game in the major leagues.


Lee Petty

At the first Daytona 500, Lee Petty comes in first place at a speed of 135.521 MPH.


U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

The U.S. beats the U.S.S.R. 4-3 in Olympic hockey en route to a gold medal.


George Gervin

San Antonio's George Gervin scores his 25,000th career point (ABA/NBA combined) in a 118-111 win over Phoenix.


Wilt Chamberlain

Philadelphia's Wilt Chamberlain attempts an NBA record 34 free throws in a 139-121 Warrior victory over St. Louis.


Born on this Day

Charlie Finley (1918) Sparky Anderson (1934)Chet Walker (1940)Dick Van Arsdale (1943)Tom Van Arsdale (1943)Julius Erving (1950)Amy Alcott (1956)Chris Dudley (1965)Pat LaFontaine (1965)Steve Broussard (1967)Jayson Williams (1968)Mark Chmura (1969)Shawn Jefferson (1969)Adam Keefe (1970)Gilbert Brown (1971)Lisa Fernandez (1971)Max Lane (1971)Michael Chang (1972)James Christensen (1973)Aaron Gavey (1974)Charles O'Bannon (1975)Rajon Rondo (1986)



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