Longest INT Return in Browns History

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The former Mr. Reggie Rutland holds the record for the longest INT return for a TD in Cleveland Browns history. The timing of the pick is really what I remember most about it. The INT came during the same 1993 game when Dan Marino blew out his achilles tendon. The southpaw Scott Mitchell was in for Miami and his very first throw was picked off my Najee and returned 97 yds for a touchdown. As a 12 year old Dolphins fan my world was upside down. Happy Birthday Mr. Mustafaa.

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Sam Perkins

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‘Big Smooth’ was fortunate enough to win both a NCAA Championship with the North Carolina Tar Heels in 1982, and win a Gold Medal with the 1984 Olympic squad. Perkins was selected 4th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in 1984, right behind his college teammate Michael Jordan. While he did make it to three NBA Finals with three different teams over his 17 year career, he never won that ring. Happy Birthday Sam.

1991 Bulls

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I know I’m a day late, but Congrats to those 1991 Bulls who on June 12th, 1991 pulled out a victory in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to complete a 4-1 series win over the L.A. Lakers. This was the first Championship for the Chicago Bulls Franchise. They would go on to win five more in the next seven seasons. This was also the first NBA Finals I can remember watching as a youngster. I was 10. That Saturday my family had to go to my cousin’s High School Graduation at the West Palm Beach Auditorium, so I had to try and tape the beginning of the game before we could get home. I can totally remember writing ‘Game 5-Bulls vs Lakers’ on the label of that VHS tape.

Remember Kerry Kittles Two Different Socks?

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Kerry Kittles is the Villanova Wildcats all time leader in both points and steals. He also amassed over 700 rebounds and 400 assists during his four year college career. Always one of the coolest Cats on the hardwood, # 30 was another one of my favorite high-sock wearing players during my Freshman year b-ball days of 1995-96 . I remember that we even had a set out of bounds play called ‘Nova.’ The Big East was the best in the mid 90’s. Happy Birthday Kerry.

Doug Dascenzo - The Outfielder With a 0.00 ERA

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Doug Dascenzo started off his career in 1988 by playing errorless baseball for a then NL record 241 straight games!! Dougie even got a chance to take the hill while playing with the Cubs in 1990 & 1991. On June 12th, 1990 the outfielder pitched a scoreless 9th inning during a 19-8 loss to the New York Mets. He finished his career with a 0.00 ERA in five innings of relief work, including two strikeouts.

Wayman Tisdale

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While at the University of Oklahoma Wayman Tisdale became the first collegiate player to be voted as a consensus All-American his Freshman, Sophomore, & Junior Seasons. The ‘Southpaw Sooner’ was selected by the Indiana Pacers with the # 2 pick in the 1985 draft. Right behind Patrick Ewing. He had his best season in 1989-90 while with the Sacramento Kings where he averaged 22.3 points & 7.5 rebounds a game. RIP Wayman.

On This Day -Steve Jeltz

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Philadelphia Phillies Utility Man Steve Jeltz became the first player in team history and the 81st in MLB History to hit a Homerun from both sides of the plate in the same game. Steve-O and the Phils came all the way back from a 10-0 deficit in the first inning to beat the cross state rival Pittsburgh Pirates 15-11. Jeltz had only one career homer coming into the 1989 season, which he hit all the way back in 1984. He would bring his career total to 5 with his four dingers in ‘89.

Terrell Buckley

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In his first game in the NFL the 1992 # 5 overall pick Terrell Buckley had a 58 yard punt return in the 3rd quarter of a Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The scamper made T-Buck the youngest player in NFL history to return a punt for a TD. (21 yrs 105 days) This game is mostly remembered because it was also the debut of Brett Favre for Green Bay as he replaced the ‘Majik Man’ Don Majkowski. Favre would go on to start the next 16 years as the Packers QB. Meanwhile ‘Baby Deion’ went on to record at least one INT in 13 straight seasons, and is the only player with 50+ career interceptions to never make a Pro Bowl. Happy Birthday Terrell !!

Larry Centers

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Larry Centers was the 1st running back in NFL history to record 100 receptions in a season. In 1995, the 3 time pro bowler  pulled in 101 passes for 962 yards. He went on to catch 99 in 1996, and is the all-time leader in receptions for a running back with 827. Happy Birthday Larry!!

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