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Top Sports Facts to Know From 5/9/20
The most remarkable records to know from May 9th, 2020 includes Albert Pujols' RBI milestone and Michael Jordan's 1st career Playoff triple-double
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These fascinating facts highlight a monumental day in sports history. Whether it’s Dallas Braden’s historic perfect game or the longest span of time without sports in nearly 40 years, here are the top sports facts to know from May 9, 2020:
The legendary slugger is one of the best hitters to step into a batter’s box.
A year ago, @PujolsFive became just the 3rd player (@HenryLouisAaron & @AROD) to collect 2,000 RBI since RBI became an official stat in 1920. pic.twitter.com/byJy3qYTKB
— MLB Stats (@MLBStats) May 9, 2020
On this date in 1989, Michael Jordan records his 1st of 2 career playoff triple-doubles in a Game 1 road win over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 9, 2020
Jordan finished with 34 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds in the Bulls 120-109 overtime victory. pic.twitter.com/MsT7dlkZ26
The A’s pitcher joined elite company by throwing the 19th Perfect Game in MLB history.
On this date in 2010, the Athletics’ Dallas Braden threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Braden was the 2nd Athletics pitcher ever to throw a perfect game, joining Jim “Catfish” Hunter, who did so in 1968. pic.twitter.com/qL344bTqjz— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 9, 2020
The sports world is desperately craving some form of live sports to return soon.
Today is Day 59 without any of the 4 major North American pro sports (MLB/NBA/NHL/NFL)
It’s the longest stretch with no regular season games in any league since the summer of 1981 (MLB strike)— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) May 9, 2020
Since 1990, at least 4 teams every season have qualified for the playoffs after failing to make the prior postseason.
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) May 9, 2020
The #49ers, #Packers, #Vikings, #Bills and #Titans all made the playoffs in 2019 after failing to make the postseason in 2018.
20 teams could do so in 2020: pic.twitter.com/ZUekIyjPhv
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