Back in Time: February 26

SI Staff | Feb 26, 2010

Back in Time: February 26

David Jenkins

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USA's David Jenkins wins Olympic Gold in men's figure skating.

Julius Erving

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Philadelphia's Julius Erving passes Elvin Hayes (27,313 points) as the third leading all-time scorer in pro basketball history during the 76ers' 116-97 loss at Milwaukee.

Margo Adams and Wade Boggs

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Margo Adams' $12 million breach-of-contract suit against Red Sox third baseman Wade Boggs is thrown out by a California court. She claimed Boggs had promised her a salary and expenses during their four-year association.

Bill Veeck

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Bill Veeck (pictured) and Tony Lazzeri are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Chucky Brown

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By playing five minutes in the Kings' 107-81 triumph over Utah, Sacramento's Chucky Brown set a league record by taking the floor with his 12th NBA team.

Born on this Day

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Grover Cleveland Alexander (1887) <br>Bingo Smith (1946)<br>Wesley Walls (1966)<br>J T Snow (1968)<br>Rick Lyle (1971)<br>Marshall Faulk (1973)<br>Jenny Thompson (1973)<br>Mike Wilson (1975)<br>Tim Thomas (1977)<br>Josh Towers (1977)<br>Steve Blake (1980)<br>