Blow Out the Candles Feb 27

John Wockenfuss is 62 today.

1985 Donruss #549

 Johnny at a West Michigan Whitecaps game in 2009

"Problem with [John] Wockenfuss getting on base is that it takes three doubles to score him." ~ Sparky Anderson, the great Detroit manager.

Lakers Hall of Fame forward James Worthy is Celebrating the big Five 0 today.

Worthy driving on Danny Ainge, June 26, 1986

 June 5, 1989

Kareem, James and Magic

James Worthy's accomplishments

3× NBA Champion (1985, 1987, 1988)
7× All-Star (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991,1992)
1× NBA Finals MVP (1988)
2× All-NBA Third Team Selection (1990–1991)
1983 NBA All-Rookie Team
NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
1× NCAA Men's Basketball Champion (1982)
1× NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player (1982)