Don Larsen And Yogi Berra
After throwing a perfect pitch, New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen embraced catcher Yogi Berra. Don’s name was immortalized in World Series history when his team defeated the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 8, 1956. The Yankees would have won that game after seven games.
Bill Russell And Wilt Chamberlain
On April 5, 1968, the NBA’s two most popular players faced off in a game. Bill Russell was a member of the Boston Celtics, while Wilt Chamberlain was a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. The game took place in Philadelphia, which is where the 76ers call home.