Ick’s Corner

This day in sports is brought to us by the NHL

1990 – The National Hockey League granted a membership to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators.
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This day in sports is brought us by Randy Myers.

1995 – Randy Myers (Chicago Cubs) was charged by a 27-year-old man while standing in the outfield. Myers saw him coming, dropped his glove and knocked the man down with his forearm. Sports Quote You don’t know what pressure is until [...]

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This day in sports is brought to us by the NHL.

1937 – The NHL Board of Governors introduced legislation that discouraged “icing” during the League’s semi-annual meeting. The new rules would cause a face-off in the defending zone if a team shot the puck all the way down the ice without scoring a goal.
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This day in sports is brought to us by Leon Lett.

1999 – Leon Lett (Dallas Cowboys) was suspended for seven games as punishment for a fifth violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
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This day in sports is brought to us by Frank Francisco

2003 – In Oakland, CA, Frank Francisco (Texas Rangers), a relief pitcher, threw a chair into the right field box seats. Two spectators were hit in the head. The game was delayed for 19 minutes. The Athletics won the game 7-6 in the 10th inning.

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