January 25th – This Day in NY Sports History

January 25, 2012

On this day in NY Sports history…

January 25, 1908 – Birthday of Yankee pitcher Roy Scherid.

January 25, 1925 – Founder of the Mets and Giants John B. Day dies at age 77.

January 25, 1930- Birthday of Knick Hall-of-Famer Dick McGuire.

January 25, 1936 – Birthday of Jet great Don Maynard.

January 25, 1942 - Rangers set a team record for goals in a game with a 11-2 win over Detroit at MSG.

January 25, 1945 - Yankees sold to Dan Topping, Del Webb and Larry MacPhail for $2.8 million.

January 25, 1965 – Less than a month after he was signed by the Jets, Joe Namath undergoes surgery on his right knee.

January 25, 1966 – Yankee shortstop Tony Kubek announces his retirement.

January 25, 1967 – Rangers hold “Harry Howell Night” at MSG to honor the defenseman’s 1002 NHL games in 15 years. NY beats Boston 2-1.

January 25, 1970 – Birthday of Knicks forward Chris Mills.

January 25, 1973 – Birthday of Giants safety Rodney Young.

January 25, 1975 - Islander Denis Potvin gets his 1st NHL career hat-trick (and the 10th in team history).

January 25, 1993 – Yankees acquire outfielder Paul O’Neill.

January 25, 1987 – Giants win Super Bowl XXI, 39-20 over Denver. QB Phil Simms is named MVP.

January 25, 2000 – Yankees and pitcher Andy Pettitte agree to a 3 year contract.

January 25, 2007 – Mets give manager Willie Randolph a new contract worth $5.56 million.

January 25, 2008 – Yankees and Robinson Cano agree on a $55 million 6 year contract.

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