This Day in Sports

Boston’s Kevin McHale scored 23 points in 29

October 17, 2025 6

Alex English of Dallas scored his 25,000th career

October 17, 2025 5

The New Jersey Nets retired jersey No

October 17, 2025 7

The Boston Celtics honored long-time announcer Johnny Most

October 17, 2025 10

New Jersey Coach Bill Fitch registered his 785th

October 17, 2025 11

1990 Heisman winner Ty Detmer

December 1, 1990 7

Sept. 18, 1990: The Sara Lee Corp. pledges a minimum of $6 million to promote women’s intercollegiate athletics, including the establishment of the Woman of the Year award.

September 18, 1990 6

June 1990: Edward Steitz steps down after 25 years as secretary-rules editor of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee.

June 8, 1990 7

Hank Gathers Makes History

March 4, 1990 8

Feb. 26, 1990: The NCAA national office staff moves into a new headquarters facility in Overland Park, Kansas.

February 26, 1990 7