R.I.P. Kobe Bryant
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Return Man Eric Metcalf
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Speedster Eric Metcalf’s 12 return touchdowns is good for 3rd All-Time. He is also one of only two players in NFL History to have 2 punt return Touchdowns in multiple games. He took two returns to the house against the Steelers in 1993 as a member of the Browns & did it again for San Diego in 1998. Happy Birthday Eric!
Lester 'The Judge' Hayes
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During his 1980 Defensive Player of the Year Season, Lester Hayes had 18 Interceptions!! Thirteen in the regular season, and five more during the Oakland Raiders Super Bowl run. Happy Birthday to The Judge!!
The Amazing Blaze Zine
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Detlef Schrempf - The 6th Man
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Detlef Schrempf won back to back 6th Man of the Year awards for the 1990/91 & 1991/92 seasons while he was coming off the bench for the Indiana Pacers. Happy Birthday Detlef!!
Happy Birthday Chris Morris
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Happy Birthday Chris Sabo!
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Who Ya Got?
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Brady Anderson The Only 50/20 & 20/50 Player
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During his 50 Homerun season of 1996, Brady Andreson at one point led off 4 straight games with a Homer! The Orioles lost all 4 of those games. Happy Birthday to the only member of the 50/20 & 20/50 Clubs.
On This Day - Michael Jordan Goes for 64.
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It was back on January 16th, 1993 that Michael Jordan had the second highest scoring game of his amazing career. MJ poured in 64 points during a 128-124 Bulls overtime loss to the Orlando Magic. Rookie Shaquille O’Neal had 29 points & 24 Rebounds in his first visit to Chicago.
Mark Clayton Was The Coolest!
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Always a favorite of mine growing up, Clayton hauled in 18 Touchdowns from Dan Marino in 1984. That’s still good for third All-Time. Here’s my Original Nowhere Near Mint 1987 Topps Mark Clayton (# 237) from my childhood card collecting days.
Happy Birthday Darryl Dawkins!
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Who Ya Got?
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Big Dog - Glenn Robinson
When Glenn ‘Big Dog’ Robinson was selected as College Basketball’s National Player of the Year (John Wooden Award) in 1994, he became the first Purdue Boilermaker to win the award since, none other than Mr. John Wooden who won in 1932. They also both wore jersey # 13.
Burn of The Week - Otis Nixon gets his revenge
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This installment of the Blaze ‘Burn of the Week’ honors Otis Nixon, who in June of 1991 got back at his former team (Montreal Expos) by stealing six bases against them in one game!! Otis nabbed 72 bases that season, finishing second in the National League. Can anybody name the NL stolen base leader that season? Happy Birthday Otis!
From the Files - Muggsy Bouges
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Cool find in the Blaze Archives. Thanks to @whateverwilmington for sending us this cool original photo with color layover used in the Winston Salem Journal back in January of 1987. Happy Birthday Muggsy!
Lafayette 'Fat' Lever
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For the 1989-90 Season Lafayette Lever led the Denver Nuggets in the following categories:
Points
Rebounds
Steals
Assists
Minutes
Fat is in the top 10 for Career Triple Doubles with 43 over his 11 year career. Currently tied with James Harden.
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Ross Grimsley - a.k.a. 'Scuz'
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Happy Birthday to our man Ross Grimsley. The only 20 game winner in Montreal Expos History.
Charles Haley - 5 Time Super Bowl Champ
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Man Charles Haley was the Coolest! Did you guys know that he won 5 Super Bowls as a player!? There’s only one player with more rings. Can you name him?