Back in Time: January 23

Back in Time: January 23

Stan Musial

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Former Cardinal standout Stan Musial is named general manager of the team.

Fred Lynn

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Due to a front office mistake, the Red Sox are forced to trade Fred Lynn to the Angels. Boston failed to mail a new contract by the deadline, allowing the former rookie of the year to become a possible free agent.

Hulk Hogan

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Hulk Hogan beats The Iron Sheik to become World Wrestling Federation champion for the first time. The victory marked the start of the "Rock 'n Wrestling" era.

O.J. Simpson

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O.J. Simpson becomes the first Heisman Trophy winner to be elected to pro football's Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Otis Thorpe

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Houston's Otis Thorpe becomes the 10th player in NBA history to play in 500 consecutive games, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the Rockets' 109-96 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Theo Fleury

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The NHL fines Rangers forward Theo Fleury $1,000 for making an obscene gesture to fans after a game.

Born on this Day

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Hakeem Olajuwon (1963, pictured) <br>Frank Winters (1964) <br>Haywoode Workman (1966) <br>Eric Metcalf (1968) <br>Brendan Shanahan (1969) <br>Richard Smehlik (1970) <br>Mark Wohlers (1970) <br>Alan Embree (1970) <br>Julie Foudy (1971) <br>Kevin Mawae (1971) <br>Tanya Harding (1972) <br>Tito Ortiz (1975) <br>Wily Mo Pena (1982)