February 14th – This Day in NY Sports History

February 14, 2012

Happy Valentines Day! So for all of you out there not spending every second with the significant other, here’s a look at what else happened on this day in NY sports history…

February 14, 1879 – Birthday of Dodger 1st baseman Tim Jordan.

February 14, 1913 – Birthday of long-time Yankee broadcaster Mel “going, going, gone!” Allen.

February 14, 1931 – Birthday of Ranger Hall-of-Famer Bernie “Boom Boom” Geoffrion.

February 14, 1951 – Birthday of former Yankee infielder Larry Milbourne who hit .462 in the 1981 ALCS.

February 14, 1964 – Rangers trade for Ron Ingram.

February 14, 1968 – Knicks play their 1st game at MSG # 4, beating San Diego 114-102.

February 14, 1969 – Birthday of Jets wide receiver Jeff Graham.

February 14, 1970 – Birthday of Mets catcher Kelly Stinnett.

February 14, 1979 – George Young becomes the Jets GM.

February 14, 1988 – Ranger Marcel Dionne’s 2 goals moves him into 2nd place among the NHL all-time career goals scored with 719.

February 14, 2012 – It’s “Lin-Sane.”  Knicks guard Jeremy Lin hits a game winning shot as time expires in a 90-87 victory over Toronto.

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