Jan 27
What happened in the world of sports in the 1970’s?
annie69xox asked:
What are some interesting things that happened concerning sports or famous athletes in the US during the 1970’s?
What are some interesting things that happened concerning sports or famous athletes in the US during the 1970’s?
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Just a few I remember:
Mark Spitz winning seven gold medals in the 1972 Olympics.
UCLA Bruins basketball team’s 88 game winning streak including undefeated seasons in 1971-2 and 1072-3.
Hank Aaron passing **** Ruth for the all-time home run record.
The death of Roberto Clemente in a plane crash taking aid to Nicaragua.
1972 Munich Olympics…Terrorists overtake Olympic Village and kill several members of the Israeli Olympic wrestling team. Mark Spitz wins 7 swimming gold medals.
1976 Montreal Olympics….Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci becomes first gymnast to record a perfect 10 and dominates gymnastics competition scoring several other perfect 10’s.
1970-1979…Chicago Cubs go yet another DECADE without winning a World Series….or a division title…or have a record over .500!