1991 NHL Expansion Draft - Sharks select Pat Falloon

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On June 22nd, 1991 the Expansion San Jose Sharks selected RW Pat Falloon with the 2nd overall selection in the NHL Draft. Pat would have the best statistical season of his career, with 59 points. (25 goals, & 34 assists) I was scrolling through YouTube the other day when I came across this gem, and decided take a ride on the ‘Fintastic Voyage’ your 1991-92 San Jose Sharks Inagural Season team video. Highly recommended!! The Sharks finished 17-58-5. Good for a last place finish of 39 points. It’s tough being the new guy sometimes.

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Ultimate Under Dogs

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On this Day in 1995 the Houston Rockets finished their sweep of the Orlando Magic to claim their 2nd straight NBA title. As the 6th seed, in a stacked Western Conference, the Rockets became the lowest seeded team to ever win a championship. They still hold that distinction to this day.

The 'Lithuanian Legend' Sarunas Marciulionis

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Happy Birthday to Sarunas Marciulionis. The ‘Lithuanian Legend’ The southpaw shooting guard was a spark off the Warriors bench during those running seasons of the early 90’s; finishing runner up in the 6th Man of the Year award for the ‘91-’92 season. Sarunas is known as the 1st Soviet player in the NBA. He led the Lithuanian National team to a Gold Medal in 1988, and Bronze in both ‘92 & ‘96.

James Francis - The Swatting Baylor Bear

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Talk about a killer Senior Year!! James Francis Baylor Class of 1989. ::

129 tackles. 12 tackles for a loss, 4 INT’S, 3 Fumble Recoveries, and an insane NCAA Record 8 blocked kicks.

In the final game of his career on November 25th, 1989, James & his Baylor teammates dominated state rival Texas, in a 50-7 win. The 1st Baylor victory vs the Longhorns in 38 years.

No-Hitter Killer

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In the span of one week back in the 1989 season, our Blue Jays Birthday Boy, Nelson Liriano broke up not One but Two No-Hitters in the 9th Inning!

We’ve got some FREE Blaze going to the Fan who can tell us the two pitchers who’s hitless masterpieces were ruined by Nelson.

Billy The Kid

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Guard Billy Donovan led the 6th seeded Providence Friars unlikely Final Four run during the 1987 tournament earning the Southeast Regional MVP along the way. The senior guard known as ‘Billy The Kid’ averaged 20.6 points per game along with 7 assists for the season. He is one of four men to appear in a final four and then win a championship as a coach.

April 28th, 1990 - Celtics Score Playoff Record 157 points!

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On April 28th, 1990 the Boston Celtics routed the New York Knicks in Game 2 of their first round playoff matchup, 157-128. The 157 points is the most points scored by one team in a single playoff game. The 285 combined points between them is tied for 3rd in all time highest scoring playoff contests. The Knicks did get the last laugh though. They would come back to win the next three games to advance to the next round.