Back in Time: March 20

SI Staff | Mar 20, 2009

Back in Time: March 20

Wilt Chamberlain

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Philadelphia's Wilt Chamberlain becomes the first center in NBA history to lead the league with assists, finishing the season with 702 for an average of 8.6 per game.

Ken Dryden

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For the first time in NHL history, two brothers faced each other in goal. Montreal's Ken Dryden (pictured) beat Buffalos' Dave Dryden, 5-2.

Mike Tyson

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Mike Tyson KOs Tony Tubbs in the second round to retain the undisputed world heavyweight title.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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The Los Angeles Lakers retire Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's No. 33 jersey.

Kenny Bernstein

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Kenny Bernstein becomes the first drag racer to break the 300 mph barrier. He averages 301.7 mph in a qualifying run at the National Hot Rod Association's Gator nationals.

LeBron James

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At 20 years and 80 days, Cleveland's LeBron James becomes the youngest NBA player to score 50 points in a game (56). The Cavaliers lost the game to Toronto,105-98.

Born on this Day

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Pat Riley (1945) <br>Bobby Orr (1945, pictured) <br>Charlie Simmer (1954) <br>Paul Annacone (1963) <br>Mookie Blaylock (1967) <br>Todd Burger (1970) <br>Ron George (1970) <br>Manny Alexander (1971) <br>Jamal Crawford (1980) <br>Marcus Vick (1984) <br>Ronnie Brewer (1985)