March 9 – Legendary player hits career milestone
In 2002, NHL hall of famer Joe Sakic played in his 1,000th match in the league. He has since played in a total of 1,378 games and has scored 1,641 points in his career.
March 11 – Soccer game spark fan lead riot
On this day, in 1957, a riot of thousands broke out in Bari, Italy between the fans of two opposing soccer teams, Bari and Taranto after Bari won 3-2. This led to a clash with the police, property damage, eight injuries and one arrest.
March 11 – New NHL goal record set
On this day, in 1986, famed NHL player Mike Bossy became the first to score at least 50 goals in nine consecutive seasons . By the time he retired, he had also broken the record for highest number of goals per game at a rate of 76%.
March 12 – First Black athlete joins international team
In 1881, Andrew Watson made history as the first Black international footballer in Scotland on the Queen’s Park football team. Watson, originally from Guyana, also was captain of the team, which was unheard of at the time.
March 13 – U.S. scores two major figure skating wins
The U.S. took home two championship wins at the Copenhagen Figure Skating Championship 1982. Elaine Zayak, who successfully landed six triple jump stunts, won in the women’s division and Scott Hamilton won in the men’s division.
March 14 – Thrilling game spawns new NBA playoff record
On this day, in 1960, the 76ers’ player Wilton “Wilt the Stilt” Chamberlain hit 53 game points in a playoff match, setting a new NBA record. This is just one of the 68 NBA records held by Chamberlain.
March 15 – New heavyweight title holder crowned
Larry Holmes won the WBC heavyweight championship title on this day in 1985. Holmes, also known for being one of five people to ever beat Muhammad Ali, took out opponent David Bey with a TKO.
