September 1, 1999 – It became the first in modern professional sports history. Former NHL and Pittsburgh Penguins star Mario Lemieux was approved as the new owner of the franchise that formerly employed him.
The outcome was pretty substantial as so far the club has won a couple of Stanley Cups and sends marquee players like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin to the ice to stir the Penguin faithful at the ultra-modern PPG Paints Arena.
To find more great daily sports history make sure to check out the Sports Jersey Dispatch and Pigskin Dispatch.
More From Sports History Network
Boxing Throughout the Years: Fights that Left a Mark in the World
Boxing has been providing fantastic entertainment for fans throughout the years. Sometimes, a bout becomes
Remembering Roy Wayne Farris as “The Honky Tonk Man”
“Sha Na Na” was a syndicated comedy variety show featuring the 50’s style rock &
Jack Glynn: Teenage General Manager For Chicago Cardinals
In the early years of the 20th century before the start of the National
Super Bowl XLIV (New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts): An Ultimate Recount of the Game
Today we have Super Bowl XLIV, which was held on February 7, 2010, at
What Are the Odds? Giants and Jets Make Unwanted History at MetLife Stadium
The start of the 2024 NFL season has seen somewhat underwhelming performances from both
1977: The Year of the First-Ever Denver Broncos Playoff Game
It was certainly a long wait, but in 1977, the wait was finally over.
Marc Mero Was Better Known To Wrestling Fans As Johnny B. Badd
The rock ‘n’ wrestling connection I want to talk about today has nothing to
Sports History On This Day: September 29
September 29, 1914 – The Boston Braves, a team that was in last place in