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Basketball On This Day
Stephen Curry Explodes for 53 Points
June 8, 2021
Stephen Curry scored 53 points, he had a 28-point third quarter, and the unbeaten Golden State Warriors defeated the winless Pelicans in New Orleans.
Baseball On This Day
First-Ever Use of Replay in a World Series Game
June 8, 2021
In the first-ever use of replay in a World Series game, officials looked at Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees home run that caromed off a television camera.
Football On This Day
NFL “Deal of the Decade” Trade
June 8, 2021
In a three-team trade involving 10 players and/or draft choices, the Rams traded Eric Dickerson to the Colts for six draft choices and two players.
Volleyball On This Day
Holly McPeak Inducted into Volleyball Hall of Fame
June 7, 2021
A three-time Olympian with 72 career beach volleyball titles, earned Holly McPeak a spot in the Volleyball Hall of Fame.
Basketball On This Day
Isiah Thomas’ NBA Debut
June 7, 2021
Isiah Thomas made his debut for the Detroit Pistons, who he played his entire career for, at home against the Milwaukee Bucks,the Pistons won 118-113.
Basketball On This Day
Pat Riley’s NBA Coaching Debut
June 7, 2021
Pat Riley made his NBA coaching debut for the Los Angeles Lakers at home against Houston in a double-overtime loss for the Lakers.
Football On This Day
Unitas Becomes NFL All-Time Passer
June 7, 2021
Baltimore's Johnny Unitas throws for 252 yards against the Los Angeles Rams to become the NFL's all-time passing yards leader.
Basketball On This Day
18-Year-Old LeBron James NBA Debut
June 7, 2021
Cleveland Cavaliers' No. 1 draft pick LeBron James had 25 points, nine assists, six rebounds and four steals in 42 minutes of play against the Kings in his NBA debut.
Basketball On This Day
50 Greatest Players in NBA History
June 7, 2021
To help celebrate the NBA's 50th anniversary, the list of The 50 Greatest Players in NBA History was announced.
Boxing On This Day
Cassius Clay (Ali) Makes His Professional Debut
June 7, 2021
After winning the gold medal in the 1960 Olympics, Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (later he became Muhammad Ali) made his professional debut winning a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsake.
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