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Top Sports Facts to Know From 5/19/20
Historical achievements to know from May 19th, 2020 includes Cy Young's record amount of wins and the Cincinnati Reds epic win against the Royals
Boston Magazine
These legendary facts highlight one of the most historic days in professional sports history. Whether it’s Magic Johnson’s historic MVP award or Joey Gallo’s ridiculous amount of HRs in his 1st 50 hits, here are the top sports facts to know from May 19, 2020:
There is a reason why the best pitcher award for the season is named after him.
May 19, 1910: SP Cy Young became the very 1st (and still the only) pitcher in MLB history with 500 career wins pic.twitter.com/r6hHvhe2Re
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 19, 2020
The HOF Point Guard changed the game in the 80’s.
May 19, 1987: Lakers PG Magic Johnson won his 1st MVP Award, becoming the 1st guard in 23 years to be named MVP pic.twitter.com/x3Nknz5xxC
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) May 19, 2020
This is still the only MLB game in the live-ball era (since 1920) in which a team allowed 12+ runs and yet won by 12+. https://t.co/MGlMJtIZbI
— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) May 20, 2020
Kevin Garnett led Minnesota to their most success in franchise history.
Happy 44th birthday, @KevinGarnett5KG.
On this day in 2004, KG delivered a 32-point, 21-rebound Game 7 performance that propelled the Wolves past the Kings and into the Western Conference Finals.
It is still the furthest the organization has ever been in the NBA Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/8RS6JRr5ht— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 19, 2020
If the Rangers slugger gets contact, it’s very possible the ball is leaving the yard.
Three years ago today, Joey Gallo collected his 49th career hit, which was also his 20th career home-run. He became just the second player in MLB history (after Mark McGwire) to compile 20 or more home-runs within his first 50 major-league hits.
— Elias Sports Bureau (@EliasSports) May 19, 2020
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