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13-time NBA All-Star, basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain passed away at his home in Bel-Air, California at the age of 63.

Earvin "Magic" Johnson debuted as a rookie on the Los Angeles Lakers, his opening night game he scored 26 points against the San Diego Clippers.

Boston Celtic Chris Ford scored the first three-point basket in NBA history with 3:48 left in the first quarter of a victory over the Houston Rockets at Boston Garden.

Pittsburgh Penguin Mario Lemieux scores a goal on his first shot in his NHL debut in a game against the Boston Bruins.

The Dallas Mavericks opened their first NBA season with a 103-92 victory at home against in state rivals the San Antonio Spurs.

Lou Gehrig had 173 RBI's in 1927 and was voted American League MVP, the rules at the time said previous winners were ineligible, ruling out Babe Ruth.

Dick Klein was an athlete and businessman who founded the National Basketball Association's Chicago Bulls, he served as the team's first general manager , died at age 80.

Lawrence Taylor had his No. 56 jersey retired by the New York Giants, the team he led to two Super Bowl victories in 13 seasons.

Kevin McHale scored 10 points in his debut for the Boston Celtics against Cleveland, Boston won 130-103.

Milwaukee coach George Karl named coach of USA BasketballÕs 2002 World Championship team that featured Paul Pierce and Michael Finley.