By Pro Sports Outlook, The Front Office for Fans
Jun 23, 2022

June 23rd, 2022 was highlighted by the NBA Draft taking place in Brooklyn where Paulo Banchero (DET), Chet Holmgren (OKC), and Jabari Smith (HOU) were the top three picks. The Yankees stole a victory vs. Houston’s previously unblemished bullpen behind Aaron Hicks’ 3-run HR and Aaron Judge’s GW-RBI, hyped HS QB prospect Arch Manning committed to Texas, while Oneil Cruz continued to break records. Jon Berti stole a Miami record 21st consecutive base, Austin Hays made a sick diving catch in right, and Michael Chavis put Pittsburgh on his back.

See what happened in sports on June 23rd last year, headlined by Atlanta stealing ECF Game 1 in Milwaukee thanks to Trae Young‘s spectacular 48-point, 11-assist performance complete with shimmying and lobs off the glass which showcased his unlimited swagger, Boston hiring Ime Udoka as their next HC, plus Luke Voit‘s walk-off hit vs. KC as well as what happened in sports on June 23rd, 2020 ft. MLB’s official announcement that baseball will return on July 24th, while Demarcus Cousins and Avery Bradley decided to skip the NBA bubble. 

WHAT HAPPENED IN SPORTS OVERVIEW: This daily sports post includes real headlines only (no clickbait rumors), all of the best highlights, interesting facts & records from around the NFL, NBA, & MLB, the main games to watch, notable birthdays, and a quick recap of significant events on this day in sports history.

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YANKS DON’T LOSE IN NYC

 

HAYS LAYS OUT FOR CATCH

 

CRUZ CAN FIELD TOO

 

CHAVIS PUT PIT ON HIS BACK

 

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NFL: RB Antonio Gibson, Washington Commanders (turns 24)

NFL: CB Darnay Holmes, New York Giants (24)

MLB: SS Jorge Mateo, Baltimore Orioles (27)

MLB: SS Tim Anderson, Chicago White Sox (29)

NFL: OT Donovan Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (29)

NFL: S Rodney McLeod, Indianapolis Colts (32)

NFL: RB LaDainian Tomlinson, Hall of Fame (43)

2016: Philadelphia 76ers drafted Ben Simmons out of LSU with the 1st overall pick in the NBA Draft. Other notable moves included Lakers landing SF Brandon Ingram (#2), Celtics claiming SF Jaylen Brown (#3), Nuggets snagging PG Jamal Murray (#7), Toronto taking PF Pascal Siakam 27th overall, and PF Domantas Sabonis going 11th to Indiana

2012: Philadelphia Phillies 1B Jim Thome hit the 13th walk-off HR of his career, breaking the MLB record which still stands as the record today

2011: Despite playing just 9 games at Duke, PG Kyrie Irving was drafted with the 1st overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Spurs acquired SF Kawhi Leonard (15th pick) and PF Davis Bertans (42nd pick) from the Pacers for PG George Hill. PG Isaiah Thomas went last (#60 to SAC)

2008: Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez hit a Grand Slam in a victory over the New York Mets, becoming the 1st pitcher since Steve Dunning in 1971 to hit a GS

2005: San Antonio Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 to win their 3rd NBA Championship in franchise history, all in the PopovichDuncan era

2003: San Francisco Giants OF Barry Bonds became the very 1st player to record 500 HR and 500 SB in MLB history. Bonds is still the only member of the 500-HR club with even 350+ SB

1988: Miami Heat and Charlotte Hornets’ expansion draft officially took place where the Hornets snagged G Dell Curry with their 1st pick

1973: Philadelphia Phillies P Ken Brett hit a HR in his 4th consecutive game, an MLB record for a pitcher

1917: Boston Red Sox SP Babe Ruth argues after each ball called on the leadoff batter — after ball 4, he punches the umpire’s jaw and is ejected; his replacement, Ernie Shore, retires all 26 men he faces in a 4-0 win, getting credit for a perfect game

 

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