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Leonard Bloom and Wilt Chamberlain show off his new San Diego jersey at the news conference announcing the deal.

On This Date: Wilt Chamberlain Jumps to the ABA's San Diego Conquistadors (Sept. 26, 1973)

On Sept. 26, 1973, Wilt Chamberlain signed a 3-year deal, reported at $600,000 a year, to be player-coach of the ABA's San Diego Conquistadors. A court let him coach but not play.

Bob Pettit, 1932-2026: His 5 Greatest Moments

Bob Pettit, 1932-2026: His 5 Greatest Moments

Bob Pettit, the NBA's first MVP and first 20,000-point scorer, died Sept. 23, 2026, at 93. His 5 greatest moments, from getting cut twice to 50 points in the 1958 Finals.

On This Date: 100 Years Ago Today, the NHL Let Chicago and Detroit In (Sept. 25, 1926)

On This Date: 100 Years Ago Today, the NHL Let Chicago and Detroit In (Sept. 25, 1926)

On Sept. 25, 1926, the NHL let Chicago and Detroit in. How the Black Hawks and the Detroit Cougars began, and where every Original Six team really came from.

Weissmuller (right) with Duke Kahanamoku at the 1924 Olympics in Paris.

On This Date: A 17-Year-Old Johnny Weissmuller Breaks a World Record in Brooklyn (Sept. 24, 1921)

On Sept. 24, 1921, 17-year-old Johnny Weissmuller swam 100 yards in 53 1/5 seconds at Brighton Beach, beating a mark shared by Duke Kahanamoku. Then he asked for his frankfurters.

On This Date: Jim Bakken Kicks 7 Field Goals and Outscores the Steelers by Himself (Sept. 24, 1967)

On This Date: Jim Bakken Kicks 7 Field Goals and Outscores the Steelers by Himself (Sept. 24, 1967)

Sept. 24, 1967: Cardinals kicker Jim Bakken made 7 field goals on 9 tries at Pitt Stadium, an NFL record, and scored 22 points to the Steelers' 14.

On This Date: Steve Carlton Wins No. 300 in St. Louis, and Doesn't Say a Word (Sept. 23, 1983)

On This Date: Steve Carlton Wins No. 300 in St. Louis, and Doesn't Say a Word (Sept. 23, 1983)

Sept. 23, 1983: Steve Carlton beat the Cardinals, the team that traded him over a few thousand dollars, for his 300th win. Then he said nothing.

The 10 Best MLB Players NOT in the Hall of Fame

The 10 Best MLB Players NOT in the Hall of Fame

The home run king, the hit king and the only 7-time Cy Young winner are all outside Cooperstown. Ranking the 10 best MLB players not in the Hall of Fame.