Back in Time: June 5

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jun 5, 2009

Back in Time: June 5

Mickey Mantle

Yankees center fielder Mickey Mantle hits his 550th homer off Chicago's Billy Pierce

Bill Walton

Bill Walton blocks eight shots, a record for an NBA Finals game (since tied by three players), as Portland beats Philadelphia, 109-107, in Game 6 to win its only NBA Championship.

Nolan Ryan

Astros ace Nolan Ryan passes Early Wynn to become the all-time walks leader after giving up his 1,777th base on balls.

Cal Ripken

In a game against the Twins, Cal Ripken's record streak of 8,243 consecutive innings begins, and lasts for the 904 games.

SkyDome

The Toronto Blue Jays' new home, SkyDome, opens. With its retractable roof, the stadium is considered one of the most advanced ballparks of its time.

Brett and Bobby Hull

St. Louis' Brett Hull wins the Hart Trophy, creating created the first father-and-son team to win the trophy.

Patrick Ewing

New York, led by Patrick Ewing's 24 points and 22 rebounds, defeats Indiana, 94-90, at Madison Square Garden in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The victory sends the Knicks to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1973.

Manny Ramirez and Kevin Youkilis

In a televised game at Fenway Park against the Rays, NESN cameras catch Manny Ramirez and Kevin Youkilis fighting in the dugout. The altercation between the Red Sox teammates is a result of Manny's taking exception to Youkilis's demonstrative behavior after the third baseman returns to the bench after striking out.

Born on this Day

Bob Probert (1965, pictured) Matt Bullard (1967) Ray Lankford (1967) Sean Moran (1973) Clay Williams (1973) Zydrunas Ilgauskas (1975) Torry Holt (1976) Mike Fisher (1980) Marques Colston (1983)