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1939

Johnny Egan is born in Hartford, Connecticut. While starring for Weaver High School, he earned the nickname “Space” for his ability to hang in mid-air.

1959

Brazil defeats the hosts from Chile to clinch the FIBA World Championship title. The United States is forced to settle for a silver medal while the Chileans earn bronze. Brazil’s Amaury Paso is named tournament MVP.

1960

NBA player and front office executive Rod Higgins is born in Monroe, Louisiana.

1970

Pete Maravich surpasses Oscar Robertson as the men’s NCAA all-time scoring leader by dropping 53 points in an LSU win over Mississippi.

1974

Othella Harrington is born in Jackson, Mississippi. He was named Mr. Basketball Mississippi twice while starring for Murrah High School.

As part of a cost-cutting measure, the Virginia Squires trade George Gervin to the San Antonio Spurs for cash considerations. Gervin would spend the next 11-and-a-half seasons with San Antonio, winning four NBA scoring titles.

1982

Larry Bird scores 12 of the final 15 points for the Eastern Conference and is named MVP in a 120-118 comeback victory over the West at the NBA All-Star Game in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Isiah Thomas (who starts at point guard), Alex English, and Bernard King make their All-Star debuts, while Bob Lanier participates for the eighth and final time.

1997

Donte DiVincenzo is born in Newark, Delaware. He led Salesianum School to back-to-back Delaware state titles in 2014 and 2015.

2014

Jerry Sloan is honored by the Jazz in a ceremony that includes the retiring of jersey #1223, in recognition of his 1,223 coaching wins. Sloan had previously been honored by the Bulls with a jersey retirement for his accomplishments as a player.

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