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What Happened in Sports: May 19, 2020
What happened in sports on May 19, 2021 ft. NFL's updated front office policy, LeBron James on Uninterrupted about Michael Jordan, and more!
NFL Operations
May 19th, 2020 was highlighted by LeBron James joining Uninterrupted’s post-game show after the final “Last Dance” to discuss Michael Jordan and plenty of other intriguing topics. The NFL also made some noteworthy rule changes for Coordinators and executives that will lead to less front office continuity going forward.
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.
CLUTCH KD 🚨@KDTrey5 knocks down the triple to give OKC a three-point lead with 13.7 remaining! #NBATogetherLive pic.twitter.com/E3pAbhaa36
— NBA (@NBA) May 20, 2020
Happy 23rd birthday, Victor Robles!
He led all OF with 25 DRS in 2019. pic.twitter.com/nRrtJPTayR
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 19, 2020
The beard is trimmed…
…you know what that means 👀@_BigBen7 | @TeamJuJu | @JamesConner_ | @Switz pic.twitter.com/YLTtCynK25
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) May 18, 2020
Count down Kevin Garnett’s TOP 10 CAREER DUNKS!#20HoopClass Enshrinement: Saturday, May 15pic.twitter.com/F6NJsbUD1I
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 3, 2021
On this day in 2004, Kevin Garnett went off for 32 PTS, 21 REB, 5 BLK to lead the @Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals on his 28th birthday!#NBAVault #NBABDAY pic.twitter.com/XHKWyIHyC4
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) May 19, 2020
KG’s MVP season was unreal 😤
The Big Ticket will be inducted in the @HoopHall at 5:30pm ET. #20HoopClass pic.twitter.com/xi3zFbtMS5
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 15, 2021
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MLB: OF Victor Robles, Washington Nationals (turns 23)
MLB: 3B Brian Anderson, Miami Marlins (27)
MLB: 1B Ji-Man Choi, Tampa Bay Rays (29)
NFL: DB Brandon Carr, Baltimore Ravens (34)
NFL: TE Marcedes Lewis, Green Bay Packers (36)
NBA: PF Kevin Garnett, Hall of Fame (44)
NFL: LB London Fletcher, Retired after 2013 (45)
NBA: C Bill Laimbeer, Retired after 1994 (63)
NFL: QB Archie Manning, Retired after 1984 (71)
1998: St. Louis Cardinals 1B Mark McGwire hit 3 2-run HRs in a victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, becoming the 12th player in MLB history to hit 3 HRs in a game 2x in a season
1987: Los Angeles Lakers PG Magic Johnson won his 1st MVP Award, becoming the 1st guard in 23 years to be named MVP
1981: After giving up a leadoff single to Atlanta Braves OF Terry Harper, Pittsburgh Pirates SP Jim Bibby retired the next 27 batters to earn a 5-0 1-hitter
1962: St. Louis Cardinals OF Stan Musial recorded his 3,431st career hit to break Honus Wagner‘s NL record
1960: In his debut for the San Francisco Giants, SP Juan Marchial pitched a one-hitter in a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies
1942: Boston Braves OF Paul Waner became just the 3rd player in NL history to record 3,000 career hits (Cap Anson, Honus Wagner)
1935: NFL officially adopted an annual college draft, beginning the next season
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