Hall of Fame pitcher Stan Coveleski was born in Shamokin, Pa on this date in 1889.
2006 SP Legendary Cuts #85
1992 Conlon Collection #462
The relatively diminutive Spud Webb is celebrating his 49th birthday today.
1990-91 NBA Hoops #35
At 5'7" Spud was the shortest man to ever play in the NBA when he joined the Atlanta Hawks in 1985.
In 1986 Webb won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest:
Spud and Manute Bol
Co-founder of The Byrds Roger McGuinn is 70 today.
The Byrds on Ed Sullivan
Aw, man! I just did a post on Spud Webb two days ago!
ReplyDeleteI guess if I'd looked more closely at the back of the card, I would've realized that and posted accordingly. This is why I'll never be Sportscard Blogger Of The Year.
But I'm not above plugging myself...
http://shlabotnikreport.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/pay-attention-i-dont-know-when-youll-see-one-of-these-on-my-blog-again/
...forgot to mention: That Spud Webb/Manute Bol image is the best thing I've seen since Brian Roberts (5'9" - yeah right - 175 lbs) played next to Walter Young (6'5", 255) in the Orioles infield.
ReplyDeleteI did see your post. I thought, "it's his birthday in a couple of days." I'm sure you're closer being to Sportscard Blogger of the Year than I am. :)
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