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 Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:44 pm
Elden Campbell, 13 years 1991 Los Angeles Lakers--2004 Detroit Pistons  As a 22-year-old rookie out of Clemson, Campbell backed up Vlade Divac n' helped Lakers earn a spot opposite Chicago in 1991 NBA Finals. 4 teams n' 13 seasons later, Campbell returned to championship round as a member Pistons. 35-year-old post man played a surprisingly important defensive role in Detroit's 5-game victory over 3-time defendin' champ Los Angeles, usin' his imposing physical frame to help corral Shaquille O'Neal.
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:48 pm
Tony Gwynn, 14 years 1984 San Diego Padres--1998 San Diego Padres Gwynn spent his entire 20-year career with Padres, winnin' 8 batting titles n' 5 Gold Gloves. But perennial All-Star had misfortune of drawin' a pair of history's most accomplished teams as opponents in his 2 World Series appearances. San Diego won franchise's 1st-ever pennant in Gwynn's 3rd year with club but fell to Tigers in 5 games. 14 years later, Gwynn made it back to Series--but Padres dropped 4 straight contests to a Yankees team widely considered best squad ever assembled.
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:52 pm
Dennis Martinez, 16 years 1979 Baltimore Orioles--1995 Cleveland Indians Right-handed workhorse known as El Presidente helped Baltimore to American League pennant in his 4th major league season, pacin' Orioles in innin's pitched (292.3) n' complete games {18}. 16 years later, Martinez pitched Indians to their 1st World Series since 1954 with a masterful performance in Game 6 of 1995 ALCS. But his team would again fall short in Fall Classic as Tribe bowed to Atlanta Braves, 4 games to 2.
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:58 pm
Jim Kaat, 17 years 1965 Minnesota Twins--1982 St.Louis Cardinals Last survivin' member of original Washington Senators pitched an incredible quarter-century in majors, makin' his 1st World Series appearance with Minnesota in 1965. Southpaw started 3 games against Sandy Koufax--outduelin' Hall of Famer with a complete game shutout in Game 2--durin' Minnesota's 7-game defeat at hands of Dodgers. 17 years later, Kaat won his only World Series ring workin' out of bullpen for St. Louis as Cardinals defeated Brewers in 7.
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:01 pm
Ron Hextall, 10 years 1987 Philadelphia Flyers--1997 Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia's 1st-year goaltender stood on his head between pipes throughout a dramatic 7-game standoff against Oilers in 1987 Stanley Cup Finals. Flyers ultimately lost series but Hextall took home the Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of playoffs. Hextall's 2nd title shot, followin' a decade-long wait, proved considerably less memorable: Philly's punchless offense mustered just six goals in a 4-game sweep against Detroit.
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:04 pm
Ray Bourque, 11 years 1990 Boston Bruins--2001 Colorado Avalanche Bourque's lone Stanley Cup Finals appearance in 21 seasons with Bruins came during his career year in 1990, when longtime Boston captain finished 2nd to Mark Messier in closest-ever ballotin' for Hart Trophy. Defenseman requested a trade from flounderin' Bruins durin' 2000 season--hopin' for 1 last title shot--n' landed in Colorado. Bourque played 1-n'-a-half more seasons n' helped Avalanche to a 7-game victory in 2001 Finals. 3 days later, Bourque brought Cup back to Boston for an emotional downtown rally.
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:06 pm
Brett Hull, 13 years 1986 Calgary Flames--1999 Dallas Stars After playin' 2 seasons of college hockey for Minnesota-Duluth, Hull turned pro n' joined Flames midway through 1986 Stanley Cup playoffs. 21-year-old winger played in just 2 contests as Calgary won its 1st-ever conference title before fallin' to Montreal in 5 games. After 11 prolific seasons with St. Louis, Hull inked a free-agent contract with Dallas n' led Stars into Finals, where his controversial triple-overtime goal in Game 6 secured franchise's 1st-ever Stanley Cup.
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:08 pm
Dino Ciccarelli, 14 years 1981 Minnesota North Stars--1995 Detroit Red Wings No player in league history endured a longer drought between Stanley Cup Finals appearances than Ciccarelli, who many consider the best player to never win an NHL title. Canadian-born winger scored 14 postseason goals as a rookie to help lead Minnesota North Stars to their 1st-ever Finals--before dropping a 5-game series against heavily favored Islanders. Cicarelli returned to brink of championship 14 seasons later as a member of a Detroit team that entered playoffs with league's best record--but a surprisin' 4-game sweep at hands of New Jersey promptly ended his title hopes.
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:12 pm
Lothar Matthaus, 12 years 1987 F.C. Bayern Munich--1999 Bayern Munich Longtime German national played in 5 World Cups from 1982 through 1998, skipperin' Die Nationalelf to its 3rd-ever title in 1990. But international successes sharply contrast legendary Champions League disappointments. In 1987 final, his Bayern Munich team lost 2-1 against F.C. Porto after coughin' up a 1-0 lead in last 12 minutes. A shot at redemption 12 years later proved even more gut-wrenchin': With just 4 minutes left n' Munich nursin' a 1-0 lead over Manchester United, agin' Matthaus exited game for a substitute--n' watched English club score twice durin' injury time for a stunnin' 2-1 victory.
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:14 pm
George Foreman, 16 1/2 years 1974 vs. Muhammad Ali--1991 vs. Evander Holyfield After sufferin' his lone career knockout against Muhammad Ali in Rumble in the Jungle, Foreman sank into a deep depression n' remained inactive for 2 years. After 6 more fights durin' 1976 n' 1977, Foreman spent 10 years in retirement before announcin' a comeback. Brawny 41-year-old finally earned another shot at title against undisputed champion Evander Holyfield, impressin' many doubters in goin' distance before droppin' a unanimous decision. (3 years later, Foreman became oldest-ever heavyweight champ with a shockin' 10th-round knockout of Michael Moorer.)
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Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:22 pm
Those are some nice pictures. 3nodding
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Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:38 am
Good Bye Bryant Young(last game playing at Candlestick Park now called Monster Park)
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:01 am
Here's a gallery of 2008 NHL All-Star Game 42 of hockey's best descended on Atlanta for 56th NHL All-Star Game
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:03 am
The Hives opened festivities in Atlanta with their hit Tick Tick Boom.
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:04 am
Atlanta held event for 1st time but it was 3rd Southeast Division city to host, followin' Tampa Bay in 1999 n' Florida in 2002.
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