David Robinson NBA Debut - November 4th, 1989

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After completing his two year Naval Commitment, 24 year old rookie David Robinson made his debut for the San Antonio Spurs on this day in 1989. The 1987 # 1 overall pick wouldn’t disappoint during a Spurs 106-98 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. ‘The Admiral’ led San Antonio with 32 points, while corralling 17 rebounds. It was just the 1st game in a phenomenal Rookie of The Year season for David. One in which he would average 24 points, 12 rebounds, & 4 blocks while helping the Spurs make a 35 win improvement over the previous season.

November 2nd, 1990 - Largest scoring game in NBA History

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Thirty years ago today the Golden State Warriors out ran the Denver Nuggets in the largest scoring regulation game in NBA History, earning a 162-158 win . Chris Mullin led all scorers with 38, while is ‘Run TMC’ teammates Tim Hardaway & Mitch Richmond dropped in 32 & 29 respectively. Orlando Woolridge led the Nuggets with 37 , with our guy Walter Davis delivering a smooth 33 off the bench. Twelve players in the game scored in double figures. The 320 points combined is 4th most in an NBA Game in history, but the most in regulation. We’ll have more insight on those Wacky 1990-91 Denver Nuggets in a future Blaze Issue.

Happy Birthday Jerry Rice!

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I have such clear memories of sitting in Mrs. Wiltse’s 3rd grade class back in 1990 with Jerry Rice clippings placed in the front cover of my new Trapper Keeper while she drilled us on those multiplication tables. Happy Birthday FLASH 80 !!

Nolan Ryan's Final Appearance

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On September 22nd, 1993 Pitcher Nolan Ryan made the final appearance of his storied career. Ryan’s elbow finally called in quits in the 1st Inning of a 7-4 Rangers loss to the Seattle Mariners. The 46 year old finished his 27 year career with 5,714 strikeouts, 324 Wins, and 7 No-Hitters!

Any Baseball Nerds out there who can tell the class the last batter that Nolan faced?

Deion's First Game

On This Day 1989 - In his 1st game as an Atlanta Falcon ‘Neon Deion’ returned a first quarter LA Rams punt 68 yards for a touchdown. After initially bobbling the ball in the dusty baseball infield of Fulton County Stadium, Deion bounced off would-be tacklers, and weaved his way to the end zone. Did you know that just 5 days earlier Deion hit a home run as a member of the New York Yankees? He became the 1st person to ever score a NFL TD & hit a homer in the Majors during the same week.

Free Issue of The Amazing Blaze Zine going to the 1st person who can name both the Punter & The Pitcher who gave up Deion’s Scores.