Back in Time: March 2

SI Staff | Mar 2, 2010

Back in Time: March 2

Darryl Strawberry and Keith Hernandez

Heinz Kluetmeier/SI

New York Met Darryl Strawberry, angry over a contract dispute and a perceived lack of support from his fellow Mets, takes a swat at teammate Keith Hernandez during a spring training photo shoot. Strawberry left camp after the incident.

Phil Esposito

Tony Triolo/SI

Phil Esposito, then a member of the Boston Bruins, becomes the first NHL Player to score 100 points in a season. Esposito would accomplish this feat six times during his storied career.

Wilt Chamberlain

AP

The Philadelphia Warriors defeat the New York Knicks, 169-147, thanks to an otherworldly performance from Wilt Chamberlain, who scores an incredible 100 points.

Babe Ruth

AP

Babe Ruth becomes the highest paid baseball player, earning $70,000 per year. He out-gains then-commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis by $5,000.

MLB Batter's Box

AP

The line is drawn when Major League Baseball officially adopts the batter's box.

Born on this Day

AP

Moe Berg (1902)<br>Mel Ott (1909)<br>Denny Crum (1937)<br>Mike Von Erich (1964)<br>Hayley Lewis (1974)<br>Henrik Lundqvist (1982)<br>Ben Roethlisberger (1982)<br>Reggie Bush (1985)