Sports Days Past

Airball. Dunk. History.

The play everyone remembers

“For the national championship..”

Fake. Turn. Fade. Game.

Tyus Edney may also belong. If he’s your pick comment “Edney” below.

#5? In 1954, a 20-year-old Hank Aaron debuted wearing a number few remember, #5 Hank hit .280 with 13 HR and finished 4th in Rookie of the Year voting. The next season, he switched to #44 and the rest is history. Did you know Aaron wore #5 his rookie season?

Bill Walton went an incredible 21-22 from the field for 44 points in the 1973 National championship game against Memphis State. UCLA pulled away in the second half after the game was tied at halftime #UCLA

Mickey Mantle had blazing speed as a rookie, but in the 1951 World Series, he tore his knee on a drain chasing a fly ball. His speed was never remotely close to what it had been, but he still became one of the best baseball players ever #Yankees #Mantle

Chaminade’s victory over #1 Virginia with 7’4” center Ralph Sampson in 1982 was one of the greatest upsets in sports history; and almost no one saw it!

Pele was one of the greatest soccer players of all time; certainly the best when I was growing up

Fenway Park in the 1940s #RedSox

Who ya got and why?

Picked up this sweet game at an estate sale this morning. Price tag was $3. My response? Where do I pay right now! 🙂

The beautiful baseball swing of Ted Williams youtu.be/rICgfGSPzjg?si=Nb3p… via @YouTube

Butkus stalking his prey….. #ChicagoBears

Bon Knight’s Indiana Hoosiers capped a perfect season in 1976 with a 86-68 thrashing of Michigan in the National title game. Indian finished the year 32-0

In 2000, Tiger showcased the greatest golf of all time. 9 time winner that year including 3 majors (US Open by 15 shots and Open Championship by 8!!)

Who was the best sports team you ever saw play in person? Here’s mine