Back in Time: February 22

SI Staff | Feb 22, 2010

Back in Time: February 22

Sammy Baugh

AP

The Cardinals sign NFL Washington Redskins' quarterback Sammy Baugh as an infielder. The former All-American will never play a game in the major leagues.

Lee Petty

AP

At the first Daytona 500, Lee Petty comes in first place at a speed of 135.521 MPH.

U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

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The U.S. beats the U.S.S.R. 4-3 in Olympic hockey en route to a gold medal.

George Gervin

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San Antonio's George Gervin scores his 25,000th career point (ABA/NBA combined) in a 118-111 win over Phoenix.

Wilt Chamberlain

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Philadelphia's Wilt Chamberlain attempts an NBA record 34 free throws in a 139-121 Warrior victory over St. Louis.

Born on this Day

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Charlie Finley (1918) <br>Sparky Anderson (1934)<br>Chet Walker (1940)<br>Dick Van Arsdale (1943)<br>Tom Van Arsdale (1943)<br>Julius Erving (1950)<br>Amy Alcott (1956)<br>Chris Dudley (1965)<br>Pat LaFontaine (1965)<br>Steve Broussard (1967)<br>Jayson Williams (1968)<br>Mark Chmura (1969)<br>Shawn Jefferson (1969)<br>Adam Keefe (1970)<br>Gilbert Brown (1971)<br>Lisa Fernandez (1971)<br>Max Lane (1971)<br>Michael Chang (1972)<br>James Christensen (1973)<br>Aaron Gavey (1974)<br>Charles O'Bannon (1975)<br>Rajon Rondo (1986)<br>