Fact of the Day 12/27/2012

Thursday, December 27, 2012 12:02 am
Written by: ThePostGame Staff

On Dec. 27, 1980, Calvin Murphy begins a streak of 78 consecutive free throws made.

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Fact of the Day 12/20/2012

Thursday, December 20, 2012 1:02 am
Written by: ThePostGame Staff

On Dec. 20, 1997, Chick Hearn's streak of broadcasting 3,338 Laker games ends because of heart surgery.

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Fact of the Day 12/17/2012

Monday, December 17, 2012 12:43 am
Written by: ThePostGame Staff

On Dec. 17, 1991, the Cavaliers beat the Heat 148-80 to set the NBA record for margin of victory at 68 points.

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Fact of the Day 12/14/2012

Friday, December 14, 2012 12:02 am
Written by: ThePostGame Staff

On Dec. 14, 1947, at a meeting in Daytona Beach, Dec. 14, 1947, NASCAR was founded.

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Fact of the Day 12/13/2012

Thursday, December 13, 2012 2:02 am
Written by: ThePostGame Staff

On Dec. 13, 1983, the Pistons beat the Nuggets 186-184 in triple overtime. It sets the record for most points in an NBA game.

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Fact of the Day 12//12/2012

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 1:26 pm
Written by: ThePostGame Staff

On Dec. 12, 1988, the Miami Heat lose at Utah to start the season 0-17, setting an NBA record.

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Fact of the Day 12/5/2012

Wednesday, December 5, 2012 8:17 pm
Written by: ThePostGame Staff

On Dec. 5, 1987, the Spurs retired George Gervin's No. 44.

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Fact of the Day 12/3/2012

Monday, December 3, 2012 2:17 am
Written by: ThePostGame Staff

Leon Spinks won the world heavyweight title, beating Muhammad Ali by decision, in just his eighth pro fight.

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