Back in Time: December 22

SI Staff | Dec 22, 2009

Back in Time: December 22

Pete Maravich

Pete Marovich sets an NCAA record by hitting 30 of 31 foul shots against Oregon State .

Phil Esposito

Boston's Phil Esposito becomes the sixth player in NHL history to record 500 goals.

Carlton Fisk

The Red Sox mail Fred Lynn and Carlton Fisk (pictured) their new contracts two days after the Basic Agreement deadline of Dec. 20. Boston's inaction makes their all-stars eligible for free agency.

David Cone

David Cone signs a $19.5 million, three-year contract with the New York Yankees.

Brett Hull

Brett Hull becomes the 24th player in NHL history to score 500 goals. Brett and his father, Bobby, are the first father-son combination to score 500 goals apiece.

Chan Ho Park

Highly coveted free agent Chan Ho Park (15-11, 3.50) signs a five-year, $65 million deal with the Rangers. The Korean right-hander led the Dodgers in wins, starts, innings pitched, strikeouts and opponents' batting average in 2000.

Born on this Day

Steve Carlton (1944, pictured) <br>Billie Jean King (1943)<br>Steve Garvey (1948)<br>Tyrell Biggs (1960) <br>Jamel Williams (1973) <br>Jason Lane (1976)