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davidfunk74

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BallHype Member since July 1, 2008

http://www.basicbloganomics.com/2009/11/tragedy-in-ring.html
basicbloganomics.com — This is about the 1982 boxing match between Ray Mancini and Duk Koo Kim that resulted in the death of Kim. The fight also brought out changes in the rules and forever impacted the lives outside the ring, too. (more) http://www.basicbloganomics.com/2009/11/tragedy-in-ring.html
Meeting Boxer Billy Bailey!
Meeting Boxer Billy Bailey!
basicbloganomics.com — This article talks about meeting professional boxer Billy Bailey after he was flying to his fight against Ronald "The American Dream" Johnson. The author literally sat next to him and his wife Lucia as they discussed boxing and much more on the flight! (more) Meeting Boxer Billy Bailey!
Dolphins Complete Perfect Season On January 14, 1973
Dolphins Complete Perfect Season On January 14, 1973
basicbloganomics.com — This article talks about Super Bowl VII as the Miami Dolphins completed a perfect season by beating the Washington Redskins. (more) Dolphins Complete Perfect Season On January 14, 1973
Yankees Announce Purchase of Babe Ruth on January 5, 1920
Yankees Announce Purchase of Babe Ruth on January 5, 1920
basicbloganomics.com — This article talks about the famous deal in which Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees from the Red Sox. The impact it had and circumstances in baseball leading up to this deal are covered in this post. (more) Yankees Announce Purchase of Babe Ruth on January 5, 1920
BCS Championship Preview:  Oklahoma vs Florida
BCS Championship Preview: Oklahoma vs Florida
basicbloganomics.com — This post breaks down the BCS Championship Game between Oklahoma and Florida. (more) BCS Championship Preview: Oklahoma vs Florida
AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 2, 1981
AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 2, 1981
basicbloganomics.com — This post talks about what many consider the greatest NFL Playoff game ever between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins in a 1981 AFC Divisional matchup. (more) AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 2, 1981
FSD History Flashback:  November 13, 1875
FSD History Flashback: November 13, 1875
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This post talks about the first ever matchup of "The Game" between the Harvard Crimson and Yale Bulldogs as well as history and significance of the rivalry between the two schools. (more) FSD History Flashback: November 13, 1875
FSD History Flashback:  November 12, 1995
FSD History Flashback: November 12, 1995
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This post talks about Dan Marino breaking Fran Tarkenton's record of career passing yards in the NFL. (more) FSD History Flashback: November 12, 1995
What If?  Earl Campbell's 1980 Season
What If? Earl Campbell's 1980 Season
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This post talks about the 1980 season of Pro Football Hall of Famer Earl Campbell as well as what his fantasy numbers would have looked like in the Sporting News and Yahoo! games. (more) What If? Earl Campbell's 1980 Season
FSD History Flashback:  November 10, 1984
FSD History Flashback: November 10, 1984
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This post talks about the Maryland vs Miami college football game in which the Terrapins came back from a 31-point halftime deficit to win. (more) FSD History Flashback: November 10, 1984
What If?  Michael Jordan's 1988-89 Season
What If? Michael Jordan's 1988-89 Season
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This is a post that talks about Michael Jordan's 1988-89 season as well as what his fantasy numbers would have looked like in the Sporting News and Yahoo! games. (more) What If? Michael Jordan's 1988-89 Season
Tom Dempsey's Record and Controversy
Tom Dempsey's Record and Controversy
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This post talks about Tom Dempsey's record-breaking field goal of 63 yards in 1970. It also discusses the controversy behind it as well as what it indirectly led to. (more) Tom Dempsey's Record and Controversy
Magic Johnson's Shocking Announcement on November 7, 1991
Magic Johnson's Shocking Announcement on November 7, 1991
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This was the day that Magic Johnson shocked the world with his announcement of testing positive for HIV. This post explains the impact it had on our society. (more) Magic Johnson's Shocking Announcement on November 7, 1991
First Ever College Football Game on November 6, 1869
First Ever College Football Game on November 6, 1869
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This was the first ever college football game played on this day 139 years ago in New Brunswick, NJ. Even though the game back then had very little resemblence to what it's like today, this marked the beginning of what would become America's most popular sport. (more) First Ever College Football Game on November 6, 1869
Win One For Walter
Win One For Walter
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This article talks about my personal take on the game the Chicago Bears played against the Green Bay Packers the weekend following the death of Walter Payton on November 7, 1999. (more) Win One For Walter
What If?  Jim Zorn's 1979 season
What If? Jim Zorn's 1979 season
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This article talks about the current Redskins coach and his 1979 season with the Seattle Seahawks as well as what his fantasy numbers would have looked like that year. (more) What If? Jim Zorn's 1979 season
First World Series In November
First World Series In November
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This article talks about the deciding Game 7 of the 2001 World Series in which the playoffs extended into the month of November for the first time ever. It was a very memorable World Series for more than just the dramatic conclusions, too. (more) First World Series In November
First Regular Season Game Outside North America in 1990
First Regular Season Game Outside North America in 1990
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This article is about the first ever regular season game in major professional team sports to be played outside of North America as the NBA was in Tokyo to start the 1990-91 season. The highest scoring game in NBA history took place on this day, too. (more) First Regular Season Game Outside North America in 1990
Notre Dame Popularizes Forward Pass on November 1, 1913
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — This article is about the famous game between Notre Dame and Army in which the Fighting Irish used the forward pass on a national stage to win the game. It wasn't the first time it was used, but it forever became popularized after this game. (more) Notre Dame Popularizes Forward Pass on November 1, 1913
FSD Funny Fantasy Football Team Names
fantasysportsnetwork.blogspot.com — Old-school fantasy football team names that pay homage to some of the past players and coaches in the NFL. (more) FSD Funny Fantasy Football Team Names
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