Back in Time: February 22


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.

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

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

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

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

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)