Jan 19, 2025 · 1952 — George Mikan scores 61 points, a career-high, to lead the Minneapolis Lakers to a 91-81 double-overtime victory over the Rochester Royals. 1966 — Ted Williams, longtime star of the...

Jan 19, 2025 · 1937 — Nels Stewart of the New York Americans becomes the NHL’s all-time scorer with his 270th goal in a 4-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. 1952 — George Mikan scores 61 points, a career-high, to lead the Minneapolis Lakers to a 91-81 double-overtime victory over the Rochester Royals.

Mikan was born on June 18, 1924, in Joliet, Illinois, to a Croatian father, Joseph, and a Lithuanian mother, Minnie, [9] along with brothers Joe and Ed and sister Marie. [10] His grandfather, Juraj (George) Mikan was born in Vivodina, Croatia, then part of Austria-Hungary, in or about 1874. [9] Juraj emigrated to Braddock, Pennsylvania, in 1891, where he …

Jun 1, 2005 · Professional basketball player and the NBA's first superstar. His height (6 ft 10 in) and domineering play underneath the basket resulted in many rule changes designed to limit the unfair advantage of big players.

May 13, 2013 · Joe Mikan, who helped operate Mikan's Tavern in Illinois, was as workmanlike as his blue-collar clientele, wrote Michael Schumacher in "Mr. Basketball: George Mikan, the Minneapolis Lakers...

Jun 2, 2005 · George Mikan, professional basketball's first dominant big man who led the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA championships, has died, family members said Thursday. He was 80.

George Mikan, often regarded as one of the pioneers of professional basketball, revolutionized the game with his towering presence and skillful play. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches, Mikan's height was an advantage that he used effectively to dominate the court.

George Mikan, often regarded as one of the pioneers of professional basketball, revolutionized the game with his towering presence and skillful play. Standing at 6 feet 10 inches, Mikan's height was an advantage that he used effectively to dominate the court.

Jul 22, 2023 · We all know the heated debates surrounding who the true GOAT of football is, with Joe Montana and Tom Brady often taking center stage. But here's the thing – before Brady claimed his throne, Montana was undeniably considered the greatest of all time.

Jun 8, 2005 · When George Mikan died the other day, he made us remember once again how he, the first great big man in professional basketball, was one of the genuinely seminal figures in …