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Top 5 Sports Facts to Know From 4/1/20
The most significant milestones, records, & interesting occurrences to know from April 1st, 2020
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Whether it’s a monumental milestone or just an interesting occurrence to bring up in a conversation, here are the top sports facts to know from April 1, 2020:
The Cowboys are taking a risk by signing the former sack artist.
Aldon Smith had more sacks in his first two NFL seasons (33.5) than anyone else in the history of the NFL. A big-time comeback story for a very, very talented player.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) April 2, 2020
On Opening Day 2017, Madison Bumgarner became the only pitcher to have a multi-HR game in his team's 1st game of the season. pic.twitter.com/UxtBNO0jMl
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) April 2, 2020
The Klaw is quickly becoming one of the most clutch players ever.
Kawhi Leonard joined Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA postseason history to make a game-winning buzzer beater in a winner-take-all game. Jordan famously did so over Craig Ehlo in the 1989 1st Round, also known as “The Shot”.https://t.co/giMMY7W7JP
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 2, 2020
In 2017 vs Houston, Russell Wilson became the first Seahawk to throw for at least 450 yards and 4 pass TD in a single game. https://t.co/F6mxtL88ET
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 2, 2020
81 – Happy 81st birthday to Hall of Famer Phil Niekro. The knuckleballer got 287 of his 318 career wins after turning 30 years old, and a record 121 wins after turning 40.
— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) April 1, 2020
In 1979, Niekro went 21-20 with 41 home runs allowed – the only 20/20/40 season in MLB history. pic.twitter.com/YzbYEb4Wbq
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