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Top Sports Facts to Know From 5/22/20
Historical facts and figures to know from May 22nd, 2020 including Jerry Sloan's legendary numbers and Aaron Donald's ridiculous pass-rush grades
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These significant stats provide insight about some records from the three major American sports. Whether it’s Jake Peavy’s Padres franchise record or LeBron James’ 1st Postseason buzzer-beater, here are the top sports facts to know from May 22, 2020:
LeBron James hit one of the biggest shots of his career OTD in 2009 and ended up hitting a record amount of Playoff buzzer beaters.
On this date in 2009, LeBron James hit his 1st playoff buzzer-beater to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 96-95 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the ’09 Eastern Conf. Finals.
Orlando, however, would go on to win the series in 6 games. pic.twitter.com/tOZJzfFLPN
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 22, 2020
Two years ago today, LeBron James hit a game-winning buzzer-beater to beat Toronto in Game 3 of the Conference Semifinals.
It was his 5th career game-winning buzzer-beater in the postseason, the most such shots in NBA postseason history. pic.twitter.com/UcDO0WukVW— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 5, 2020
Jerry Sloan will be remembered as one of the greatest coaches ever and the numbers back it up.
Jerry Sloan is 1 of 2 coaches in NBA history to win at least 1,000 games with one team (1,127 wins with Jazz). The other is Gregg Popovich (1,272 wins with Spurs).
Sloan’s 98 career postseason wins are the most ever by a coach without an NBA championship. pic.twitter.com/yVfIUHAzGi— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 22, 2020
Jerry Sloan ranks 4th all-time among coaches in career wins in NBA history.
In the 15 seasons from the time Sloan took over as head coach of the Jazz in 1988-89 through Karl Malone’s last season in Utah in 2002-03, the Jazz had the best record in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/Vw08oYo7p1— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 22, 2020
The @Patriots’ @Edelman11 , who turns 34 today, is one of two active players with a rushing, passing and receiving TD in the NFL playoffs. Who is the other player?
— Elias Sports Bureau (@EliasSports) May 22, 2020
The San Diego ace’s record was tied shortly after but at the time, he was recognized as the greatest Padres pitcher ever and still might be considered as such.
On this date in 2006, San Diego Padres pitcher Jake Peavy set a franchise record for strikeouts with 16 in a game against the Atlanta Braves.
Just under a year later, Peavy tied the mark in an April 2007 game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. pic.twitter.com/VA8iofGpT1— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 22, 2020
The former 2x DPOY has put up insane numbers throughout his entire career.
Highest single-season pass-rush grades for DTs since 2006
1. Aaron Donald, 2018
2. Aaron Donald, 2017
3. Aaron Donald, 2016
4. Aaron Donald, 2015
5. Aaron Donald, 2019 pic.twitter.com/ORYduryP2x— PFF (@PFF) May 11, 2020
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