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Top Sports Facts to Know From 5/4/20
Significant stats & records to know from May 4th, 2020 including Charles Barkley's dominant Playoff performance and Don Shula's all-time wins record
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As the sports world continues to crave live sports, there are still many interesting facts being released from past events that can help understand the game today. Whether it’s Albert Pujols’ historic accomplishments or Wes Welker’s NFL record, here are the top sports facts to know from May 4, 2020:
RIP to the leader of the greatest team in the 1970’s.
Don Shula has died at the age of 90.
His 347 wins including postseason, are the most in NFL History. In 33 seasons as a head coach, Shula only had 2 losing seasons. pic.twitter.com/xzS4peKnGI— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 4, 2020
Don Shula finished with a winning record in his first 13 seasons as a head coach. According to @EliasSports, that’s the longest streak to start a career in NFL history.
Shula’s streak is one season longer than fellow Hall of Famers George Allen and Curly Lambeau. pic.twitter.com/LqTDmJsrI5— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 4, 2020
On this date in 1994, Charles Barkley exploded for 56 points in a series-clinching win over the Golden State Warriors.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 4, 2020
The 56 points are tied for the 3rd-most in a playoff game in NBA history.
It was Barkley's only career 50-point game (regular or postseason). pic.twitter.com/hEoHJpvJKo
Two years ago today, @PujolsFive recorded his 3,000th hit.
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 4, 2020
He became the 4th member of the 3,000 H & 600 HR club joining Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and @AROD. pic.twitter.com/GFbhP2zqpt
The prolific slot WR had an extremely productive career.
Wes Welker has 9 career games with 12+ receptions, which is the most in #NFL history pic.twitter.com/8IRys7IfG1
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) May 3, 2020
Fewest pressures allowed by OT in a single season since 2006
— PFF (@PFF) May 5, 2020
1. Ronnie Stanley, 2019 – 6
2. Jonathan Ogden, 2006 – 8
3. Andrew Whitworth, 2014 – 9
4. Willie Anderson, 2006 – 11 pic.twitter.com/QbLItMxf0N
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