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This Day in Sports History: April 21

Recapping events that took place in the sports world on this day
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This Day in Sports History: April 21
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The history of sports is both vast and rich, thanks to the existence of so many different ones and the longevity associated with them. With so much history to cull through, Athlon Sports wanted to offer the opportunity to look back and see what memorable things happened or milestones were reached on a specific date.

 

With that in mind, April 21 is a day on which a future Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback (and current NFL color commentator for CBS Sports) was born and a future Hall of Fame reliever became the first to reach a milestone for saves.

 

Oakland Athletics Mt. Rushmore (Franchise Four)

The A's Mt. Rushmore goes back further than the city of Oakland — like all the way to Philadelphia.
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<p> I am continuing the series of MLB Mt. Rushmores. The question was posed earlier this season whether Derek Jeter should be considered as part of the Yankees’ Mt. Rushmore. That certainly piqued my interest. Not really the Jeter-Yankees part, but the idea that all MLB teams should have their own Mt. Rushmores. Who are the four individuals that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple. But it isn't as easy as it sounds. Let the arguments begin.</p>
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Major League Baseball is promoting an effort to identify the best four players in each team’s history with their "Franchise Four." We selected our choices for Mt. Rushmores a few years ago. Here are updated versions for all 30 teams. Who are the four baseball players that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple, right? Not so fast. Let the arguments begin.

 

Oakland A's Mt. Rushmore

10 Amazing Feats From Shortened Sports Seasons

Strikes and lockouts have resulted in some of the best, worst and strangest times in sports.
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<p> 10 Amazing Feats From Shortened Sports Seasons. Strikes and lockouts have resulted in some of the best, worst and strangest moments in sports history, including Mark Moseley, Rollie Fingers, Curt Flood, Suge Knight, Fernando Valenzuela, LeBron James, Tony Gwynn, Tim Duncan and the Chicago Blackhawks.</p>
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Labor disputes, strikes and lockouts happen in the billion-dollar business of pro sports. This year’s NHL season started in the second period. Last year’s NBA schedule didn’t tip off until midway through the second quarter. But sometimes, short seasons produce the craziest results. These are 10 of the best and worst historic moments from such seasons.

Oakland Athletics Mt. Rushmore

The A's Mt. Rushmore goes back further than the city of Oakland — like all the way to Philadelphia.
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<p> I am continuing the series of MLB Mt. Rushmores. The question was posed earlier this season whether Derek Jeter should be considered as part of the Yankees’ Mt. Rushmore. That certainly piqued my interest. Not really the Jeter-Yankees part, but the idea that all MLB teams should have their own Mt. Rushmores. Who are the four individuals that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple. But it isn't as easy as it sounds. Let the arguments begin.</p>
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American League
Rollie Fingers
AL West
Connie Mack
Rickey Henderson
Jimmie Foxx
Al Simmons
Lefty Grove
Catfish Hunter
Reggie Jackson
Bert Campaneris
Eddie Plank
Oakland A's
MLB
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MLB Mt. Rushmores

by Charlie Miller

Major League Baseball is promoting an effort to identify the best four players in each team’s history. We selected our choices for Mt. Rushmores a few years ago. Here are updated versions for all 30 teams. Who are the four baseball players that have risen above all others for each organization? The question sounds simple, right? Not so fast. Let the arguments begin.

 

Milwaukee's Best

Looking back at the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers
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<p> Decades have passed since their World Series appearance, but the city’s love affair with Harvey’s Wallbangers is still going strong.</p>
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It was all becoming a little too much for Jon Loomer to take last summer.

He’d log on to Twitter, and there were the Yankee fans, chirping about the success of the Bronx Bombers. In 140 characters or less, there were the Phillie fanatics, crowing about their team during the pennant chase.

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