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What Happened in Sports: May 17, 2020
What happened in sports on May 17, 2021 ft. the finale of Michael Jordan's "Last Dance" documentary, Matt Ryan's 35th bday, and more!
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May 17th, 2020 was highlighted by the grand finale of the thrilling “Last Dance” documentary starring Michael Jordan, remembering when Kris Bryant became the 12th player to go deep in three consecutive innings just one year ago, and marked the 35th birthday of 2016 NFL MVP Matt Ryan.
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.
A year ago today, @KrisBryant_23 became just the 12th player to go deep in 3 consecutive innings (7th, 8th, 9th inning). pic.twitter.com/QjkjYCNCIr
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 17, 2020
OTD in 1998, @BoomerWells33 threw the 13th perfect game in MLB history.
Enjoy all 27 outs. pic.twitter.com/9gQSOZBVS5
— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2020
Happy birthday, @M_Ryan02! 🎂
The @AtlantaFalcons offense was flying high during his MVP season. pic.twitter.com/NRsXwsHt6r
— NFL (@NFL) May 17, 2020
Happy birthday, Matt Ryan!
That time Matty Ice led the @AtlantaFalcons to a last-minute comeback win vs. the Packers. ❄️
Watch this full game for FREE with NFL GamePass: https://t.co/drPCDqzmcf pic.twitter.com/kX5v2aYZAA
— NFL (@NFL) May 17, 2020
Happy birthday to @Chargers RB @AustinEkeler!
He's electric. 🎸⚡️ pic.twitter.com/4YNVncoXxF
— NFL (@NFL) May 17, 2020
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NBA: SF Terrance Ferguson, Oklahoma City Thunder (turns 22)
NFL: EDGE Clelin Ferrell, Las Vegas Raiders (23)
NFL: OL Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions (24)
NFL: RB Austin Eckler, Los Angeles Chargers (25)
MLB: OF Ben Gamel, Milwaukee Brewers (28)
NFL: LB Todd Davis, Denver Broncos (28)
NFL: DB Terrance Mitchell, Cleveland Browns (28)
NFL: QB Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons (35)
NBA: PG Tony Parker, Retired after 2019 (38)
1998: Yankees SP David Wells pitched only the 13th perfect game in MLB history, defeating the Twins 4-0
1995: Mavericks PG Jason Kidd and Pistons SF Grant Hill were named Co-Rookies of the Year, the 1st time since 1971 that 2 players won the award
1993: Knicks HC Pat Riley was named Coach of the Year in the closest balloting ever (won by a single vote) to become the 1st in NBA history to win the award twice
1988: Jazz PG John Stockton tied Magic Johnson’s playoff record with 24 assists in a loss to the Lakers
1978: Dodgers OF Lee Lacy hit his 3rd consecutive pinch-hit HR in a victory over the Pirates, setting a new MLB record
1973: Angels OF Bobby Valentine scaled the outfield wall in an attempt to rob a HR, but his spikes got stuck and he suffered a career-threatening broken leg
1970: Braves OF Hank Aaron became just the 9th player in MLB history to record 3,000 career hits and the 1st with both 3,000 hits and 500 HRs
1969: As a result of the upcoming AFL-NFL merger, the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to move over to the AFC, joining the AFL franchises
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