THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY - MARCH 12TH

1881 - Andrew Watson makes his Scotland debut as the world's 

first black international football player and captain.

1938 - Johnny Rutherford, auto racer (26 championship races) is born.

1951 - Baseball Commish Happy Chandler loses fight (9-7) to stay in office.

1956 - Dale Murphy, Portland Ore, slugger (Atlanta Braves, 2 time NL MVP).

1962 - Darryl Strawberry, LA California, (Mets, Dodgers, Yankees) is born.

1966 - Bobby Hull's 51st goal of season, sets record.
1966 - Jockey Johnny Longden retires after 40 years (6,032 wins).

1972 - NHL great Gordie Howe retires after 26 seasons.

1985 - Larry Bird scores Boston Celtic record 60 points.
1987 - David Robinson scores 50 points in a NCAA basketball game.