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Hockey On This Day
First Million-Dollar Contract in the National Hockey League
May 22, 2021
At 23 years of age, Bobby Orr signed with the Bruins for what has been described as the first million-dollar contract in the National Hockey League.
Lacrosse On This Day
Chesapeake Bayhawks Win it All
May 22, 2021
In the 13th season for the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse they beat the Charlotte Hounds 10-9 to be crowned champions.
Swimming On This Day
Krisztina Egerszegi Swims World Record
May 22, 2021
Hungarian Olympic champion Krisztina Egerszegi set a swimming world record for the 200m backstroke at 2:06.62.
Baseball On This Day
Youngest Pitcher to Win 20 Games
May 22, 2021
Gooden and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 9-3 at Shea Stadium making Dwight Gooden the youngest pitcher to win 20 games in the MLB.
Olympics On This Day
29th Olympic Games Close
May 22, 2021
The Olympic closing ceremony included the handover of the Games from Beijing to London, the Mayor of Beijing handed over the Olympic flag to the Mayor of London Boris Johnson.
Golf On This Day
Greg Norman Wins World Series of Golf
May 22, 2021
Greg Norman overcame third-round leader John Cook and defending champion Phil Mickelson to win the 1997 World Series of Golf at the Firestone Country Club.
Lacrosse On This Day
Denver Outlaws’ Head Coach Wins Third Major League Lacrosse Championship
May 22, 2021
BJ O’Hara became the first MLL coach to win three Major League Lacrosse championships.
Motorsports On This Day
Lewis Hamilton Wins Belgian Grand Prix
May 22, 2021
The Belgian Grand Prix, the Formula One motor race held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium was won by British racing driver Lewis Hamilton.
Baseball On This Day
Three-Hundred Strike-Outs in Four Consecutive Seasons
May 22, 2021
Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the first pitcher in Major League history to strike out three-hundred batters in four consecutive seasons.
Baseball On This Day
Baseball Great Gets His 2nd Straight 5-Hit Game.
May 22, 2021
Roberto Clemente had back to back games with five hits in each to set a Pirate record.
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