This Day in History
The Legend of Slats Gill Was Born
On this day 118 years ago, Oregon State basketball legend Amory Tingle “Slats” Gill was born.
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NBA Board of Governors Launch WNBA
On this day 23 years ago, the NBA Board of Governors agreed to the creation of a Women’s National Basketball...
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The Big O Leaves Cincinnati
On this day 49 years ago, the Cincinnati Royals shipped Oscar Robertson to the Milwaukee Bucks. After a college career...
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Bill Russell Grabs 40 Boards to Win Finals Over Lakers
Bill Russell scored 30 points, 40 rebounds, for the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of 1962 Finals to beat the...
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Hot Rod Hundley Goes First Overall
On this day 62 years ago, the Cincinnati Royals selected Rodney Clark “Hot Rod” Hundley with the first overall pick...
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Baron Davis, A Legend Was Born
On this day 40 years ago, Baron Davis was born in Los Angeles. Then the game was forever changed.
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Overtime is Our Time – Maryland Wins ’06 Women’s Title
On this day 13 years ago, Maryland was atop women’s basketball. It took some bonus minutes, but the Terps claimed...
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Michigan Finally Got the Job Done
On this day 30 years ago, Michigan won its first and only men’s basketball national championship in one the greatest...
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When Rick Barry Dropped 64 in ’74
On this day 45 years ago, Rick Barry had one of the best scoring nights in the history of the...
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6OT, Syracuse Outlasts UConn: The Neverending Game
On this day 10 years ago, the six overtime thriller between No. 20 Syracuse and No. 4 Connecticut in in...
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