This Day in Sports History (2/23/2020 – 2/29/2020)

Introduction

February 23rd, 1968

• Wilt Chamberlain makes history as the inaugural player in the NBA to reach 25,000 career points.

February 24th, 1980

• The USA Men's Olympic ice hockey team triumphed over Finland with a score of 4 to 2, securing the Olympic Gold Medal.

February 25th, 1989

• In a thrilling match, Mike Tyson claimed victory over Frank Bruno by TKO in the fifth round, thus earning the title of Heavyweight Boxing Champion.

February 26th, 1935

• The New York Yankees made a significant decision by releasing Babe Ruth, who subsequently went on to join the Boston Braves.

February 27th, 1959

• Bob Cousy, representing the Boston Celtics, set an impressive NBA record by delivering 28 assists in a single game against the Minneapolis Lakers.

February 28th, 1967

• Wilt Chamberlain achieved a remarkable feat by successfully making 35 consecutive field goals, setting a new NBA standard.

February 29th, 1980

• Gordie Howe made history as the first player in the NHL to achieve a milestone of 800 career goals.

Written by: David Green