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Back in Time: February 26

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Back in Time: February 26

David Jenkins

David Jenkins

USA's David Jenkins wins Olympic Gold in men's figure skating.

Julius Erving

Julius Erving

Philadelphia's Julius Erving passes Elvin Hayes (27,313 points) as the third leading all-time scorer in pro basketball history during the 76ers' 116-97 loss at Milwaukee.

Margo Adams and Wade Boggs

Margo Adams and Wade Boggs

Margo Adams' $12 million breach-of-contract suit against Red Sox third baseman Wade Boggs is thrown out by a California court. She claimed Boggs had promised her a salary and expenses during their four-year association.

Bill Veeck

Bill Veeck

Bill Veeck (pictured) and Tony Lazzeri are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Chucky Brown

Chucky Brown

By playing five minutes in the Kings' 107-81 triumph over Utah, Sacramento's Chucky Brown set a league record by taking the floor with his 12th NBA team.

Born on this Day

Born on this Day

Grover Cleveland Alexander (1887) <br>Bingo Smith (1946)<br>Wesley Walls (1966)<br>J T Snow (1968)<br>Rick Lyle (1971)<br>Marshall Faulk (1973)<br>Jenny Thompson (1973)<br>Mike Wilson (1975)<br>Tim Thomas (1977)<br>Josh Towers (1977)<br>Steve Blake (1980)<br>

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