February 11th – This Day in NY Sports History

February 11, 2012

On this day, February 11th, in NY sports history…

February 11, 1941 – Birthday of Rangers left wing Ulf Sterner.

February 11, 1948 – Knick Carl Braun sets a franchise record with 32 points in a 86-63 win over Providence.

February 11, 1957 – NHL Players Association formed in NYC.

February 11, 1966 – Birthday of Islander center Alexander Semak.

February 11, 1967 – Birthday of Islander left wing Derek King.

February 11, 1968 – Rangers play the last game at MSG #3. That night MSG # 4 opens with a USO benefit featuring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

February 11, 1978 – Islander Denis Potvin gets his 2nd career hat-trick (and the 25th in franchise history) along with 2 assists in an 8-5 win over Detroit.

February 11, 1982 -Ranger Mike Bossy gets a goal and 3 assists as the team extends its record winning streak to 10 consecutive games with a 8-2 victory over Chicago.

February 11, 1997 – Bill Parcells officially becomes the Jets head coach.

February 11, 1999 – Yankees announce that Tim McCarver will be on their broadcasting team.

February 11, 2002 – Yankee shortstop Frankie “The Crow” Crosetti dies at age 91.

February 11, 2005 – Mets announce that Darryl Strawberry will return to the team as a special outfield instructor.

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