The 1991 Slam Dunk Contest in Charlotte at the old Coliseum was a classic one. Dee Brown captivated with his Reebok Pumps and no-look dunk with 23,500-plus in attendance. Hornets' first-ever draft pick Rex Chapman also dazzled the hometown crowd.🏀
December 29, 1978
#OhioState head coach Woody Hayes punches #Clemson nose guard Charlie Bauman late in the fourth quarter of Clemson's 17-15 win in the 1978 Gator Bowl.
Hayes would be dismissed by Ohio State the following morning, ending his 28 years as the Buckeyes head coach
Honestly in 2024 how is streaming failing so bad at this? I hear daily how legacy media is dying but maybe streaming just sucks at live and broadcast TV still owns it! #TysonvsPaul
Since MLB went to Divisional play in 1969, the Braves have qualified for the postseason in 26 of the 55 seasons. That is the most in the National League and second to only the Yankees.
OTD 1996
#Panthers played their first #NFL game in Charlotte vs the #Falcons
Carrier catches the first TD from @RealKCollins5
Greene and Lathon are lethal.
Walls also catches a TD
John Kasay kicks 5 FG’s.
29-6 #Panthers
On this date in 1985 the Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game at Wrigley Field. Excerpts from the broadcast later pin this date as the day featured in the hit movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". #80s#80smovies#1980s
@NYPostOpinion People in Charlotte are glad that we are not New York, we also welcome you, and admire you. Maybe you might like to ask all the former residents of your fine city that have decided to relocate here why they came down.
#Panthers played their first #NFL game in Charlotte vs the #Falcons
Carrier catches the first TD from Collins
Greene and Lathon are lethal.
Walls also catches a TD
John Kasay kicks 5 FG’s.
29-6 #Panthers