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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1981, it was game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between Philadelphia and Boston. The 76ers won at home to take a 3-1 lead in the. series.

In 2006, Delmon Young was called out on strikes, argued the call and then threw his bat. The bat struck the ump in the chest. He was suspended for 50 games and fined $145,000.

In 1993, speaking of meltdowns, KC Royals manager Hal McRae got frustrated with a reporter's question and went on an epic tirade.

In another event that happened on this day in 2006, minor league pitcher Nigel Thatch was traded for 60 cases of Budweiser.

In 1983, the Baltimore Colts selected John Elway despite the fact Elway had told them not to.

And one more thing that happened on this day in 2006, Kobe Bryant changed his number from 8 to 24.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.