In 1986, Roger Clemens struck out 20, becoming the first player to do it. 

In 1970, Jerry West sank a dramatic 3/4 court shot to send the NBA finals game into OT. 

And in 1981, the New Orleans Saints selected RB George Rogers with the first pick of the NFL draft. Second pick that year was LB Lawrence Taylor. 

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