THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY - FEBRUARY 19TH

1916 - Eddie Arcaro, jockey (1958 Racing Hall of Fame, 2 triple crowns) is born.

1942 - NY Yankees annouce 5,000 uniformed soldiers admitted free 

at each of their upcoming home games.
1946 - Giants outfielder Danny Gardella is first major leaguer 

to announce he is jumping to the "outlaw" Mexican League.
1953 - Ted Williams safely crash-lands his damaged Panther jet.

1965 - NFL adds 6th official.
1970 - AL Cy Young winner Denny McLain suspended for bookmaking.

1980 - Eric Heiden skates Olympic record 1000m in 1:15.18.

1984 - First brother combo to win Gold & Silver in 

same event at Olympics (Phil & Steve Mahre-Slalom).

1996 - Charles O Finley, baseball owner (Oakland A's), dies at 76.

1998 - US hockey team destroys their rooms at Olympic village in Japan.