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Slam Dunk of the Summer Provided by D2 College Basketball Player
For those of you out there looking for the slam dunk of the summer, you need to look no further than this effort from Division II basketball player Angelo Sharpless.
Sports Birthdays for May 29 – Carmelo Anthony and More
Fay Vincent
Age: 73
Profession: Former Major League Baseball Commissioner
Best Known For: Vincent was the eighth commissioner in Major League Baseball history, serving from 1989-1992. During his time in office, Vincent oversaw the 1990 MLB Lockout and the postponement of the 1989 World Series after the Bay Area earthquake. Vincent also helped the expansion of the league to Colorado (Colorado Rockies) and Florida (Florida Marlins).
Sports Birthdays for May 27 – Frank Thomas and More
Jeff Bagwell
Age: 44
Profession: Former MLB Player
Best Known For: Jeff Bagwell is best known as a power hitter for the Houston Astros in the 1990s. During his 14-year career in Houston, Bagwell was named to four All-Star games and won the 1994 National League MVP. Bagwell finished his career with 449 home runs and his jersey was retired by the Astros in 2007.
This Day in Sports History for May 27
Here are just some of the most memorable sports moments that happened on May 27th:
1968 – The National League awards Montreal and San Diego Major League Baseball expansion franchises (More Info)