Mario Lemieux is one of the greatest players of all-time, and his 1985 Topps rookie card is worth over $14,000 at a high grade.
How many Mario Lemieux rookie cards are there? Mario Lemieux Rookie Card - PSA Population Reports
PSA has graded roughly 4700 O-Pee-Chee Lemieux Rookie cards, and about 4800 Topps Lemieux rookie cards.
What hockey rookie cards are worth money? 1912 C57 #1 Georges Vezina – $25,000. Read More...
Dunking is back
The NCAA's ban on dunks lasted for ten seasons until 1976-1977. During that time, players with above-the-rim skills had to drop in the ball delicately.
When was dunking illegal? The first incarnation of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest was held during the half-time of the 1976 American Basketball Association All-Star Game. Dunking was banned in the NCAA and high school sports from 1967 to 1976. Read More...
The technique was invented by Czech player Antonín Panenka, who introduced it to the world in the UEFA Euro 1976 final in Belgrade, when he beat West German goalkeeper Sepp Maier to claim the title for the Czechoslovakian national team.
When was the Panenka invented? The Panenka was invented by Antonin Panenka and shot to fame in 1976, when the Czechoslovakian star used it to outfox legendary Germany and Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sepp Maier during the European Championship final. Read More...