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What Happened in Sports: June 2, 2020
What happened in sports on June 2, 2020 ft. the NBA planning for a mid-October NBA Finals, all-time legend Wes Unseld passing away, and more!
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June 2nd, 2020 was highlighted by the NBA’s proposed plan to complete a potential NBA Finals by October 12th, the Carolina Panthers officially placing LB Luke Kuechly on the reserve/retired list, and former MVP, NBA Champion, and five-time All-Star Wes Unseld passing away at the age of 74 years old after battling pneumonia.
This daily sports article includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the top highlights, interesting facts from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, significant birthdays, and a quick recap of notable events on this day in sports history.
June 2, 1989: Michael Jordan with the steal, save, and nasty reverse layup on the other end in G6 of the ECF against Detroit. pic.twitter.com/2UPzdMHwR5
— This Day In Sports Clips (@TDISportsClips) June 2, 2020
10 Years Ago Today: Indians legend Jason Donald’s heroic frozen rope single breaks up a perfect game bid by Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga with 2 outs in the ninth inning. (June 2, 2010)
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) June 2, 2020
THE SPIN.
THE DRIVE.
THE SOFT TOUCH WITH THE LEFT.@swish41 ties the Finals‼️ #NBATogetherLive pic.twitter.com/JdLv1n9duU
— NBA (@NBA) April 28, 2020
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NFL: S Tre Flowers, Seattle Seahawks (turns 25)
NFL: OT Germain Ifedi, Chicago Bears (26)
NFL: S Clayton Fejedelem, Miami Dolphins (27)
MLB: RP Chris Martin, Atlanta Braves (34)
2011: Dallas Mavericks sparked a 15-point comeback in the final 7:14 of the NBA Finals Game 2 to tie the series 1-1, ending on a 22-5 run
2010: Mariners OF Ken Griffey Jr. announced his retirement from baseball at 40 years old, finishing his career in 5th place on the all-time HR list (630)
2010: Armando Gallaraga came 1 out away from the MLB’s 21st Perfect Game but umpire Jim Joyce called the runner safe even though replay showed he was out at first base. Gallaraga would get the next batter out.
2007: LeBron James leads Cleveland Cavaliers to their 1st NBA Finals appearance in franchise history after a convincing 16-point Game 6 victory over the Detroit Pistons
2006: Miami Heat clinched their 1st NBA Finals appearance in franchise history after a dominant 95-78 victory in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals over the Detroit Pistons
2002: Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings in OT of the Western Conference Finals Game 7 to clinch their third straight NBA Finals appearance
1996: Led by PF Shawn Kemp (26 points) and PG Gary Payton (21 points), the Seattle SuperSonics defeated the Jazz in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals for their 1st NBA Finals appearance since 1979
1990: Mariners SP Randy Johnson pitched the very 1st no-hitter in franchise history in a 2-0 victory over the Tigers
1985: Lakers C Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the all-time NBA Playoff leader in points scored, passing former Laker Jerry West (4,457)
1942: Red Sox OF Ted Williams enlisted in the US Navy as an aviator right after 2 consecutive MVP runner-up seasons including his famous .406 batting average season in 1941
1941: Yankees 1B Lou Gehrig passed away after a battle with ALS almost 2 years after announcing his retirement on July 4th
1935: At 40 years old, Babe Ruth officially announced his retirement from baseball as a member of the Boston Braves, ending a legendary 21-year career
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