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 17, 2020:
The @Seahawks secured a winning season in Week 12, 2019, and @DangeRussWilson became the only quarterback in NFL history to lead his team to a winning season in each of his first 8 seasons.
The all-time HR leader took a major stepping stone towards the record OTD.
On this date in 2001 – Barry Bonds becomes the 17th major leaguer to join the 500 home run club. He would go on to break the all-time career home run record.
In Wk 12, Evans topped 1,000 rec yds for 2019 & joined @RandyMoss as the only players in NFL history w/ 1,000+ rec yds in each of their first 6 seasons
27 years ago – Atlanta’s Dominique Wilkins becomes the 11th player in NBA history to score 22,000 career points while hitting for 41 in the Hawks’ 110-107 setback against Charlotte.