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Top Sports Facts to Know From 5/5/20
Major facts and records released on May 5th, 2020 including LeBron James' clutch Playoff record and Brian Dawkins' historic playmaking ability
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As the sports world remains at a pause, there are many historic facts from the past that will interest sports fans. Whether it’s LeBron James’ buzzer beater reccord or Cy Young’s legendary perfect game, here are the top sports facts to know from May 5, 2020:
The King dominates in the playoffs almost every year.
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
Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison hold the #NFL record for the most passing TDs (114), passing yards (12,766), and completions (953) between a QB and WR 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BK13ZKNWfN
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) May 5, 2020
#OTD in 1904 Cy Young tossed the first perfect game in AL history. It was also the first perfecto from 60 ft 6 in in @MLB history. The mound was previously 45 ft away from home plate before 1893. pic.twitter.com/zXo0Fi66eK
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 5, 2020
Brian Dawkins’ aggressive play style and uncanny playmaking ability may never be matched again.
Brian Dawkins is the only player in #NFL History with 25+ sacks, 25+ INTs, and 25+ forced fumbles pic.twitter.com/wwPiWUIfLj
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) May 4, 2020
The former Reds infielder had the hit of his life OTD in 2004.
On this day in 2004, Juan Castro of the @Reds hit a walkoff home run to beat the Brewers at Great American Ball Park.
He is the only Mexican-born player in MLB history to hit a walkoff HR on Cinco de Mayo.
Known for his defense, Castro had 36 total HR over his 17-year career. pic.twitter.com/pUY2AliiVN— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) May 6, 2020
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