Sports Fact of the Day 4/25/2007

Anzac Day (Australia & New Zealand)

4/25/1954:
The New York Giants complete a three-game sweep of Philadelphia, all by shutouts, with a double whitewash at the Polo Grounds. Sal "the Barber" Maglie spins a five-hit, 3-0 victory in the opener, while Johnny Antonelli twirls a three-hit, 5-0 gem of his own in the nightcap. Yesterday Marv Grissom beat Robin Roberts, 1-0, on a three-hitter, making it a lost weekend at Coogan's Bluff for the Phillies. The Giants will lead the National League in shutouts (119) and team ERA (3.09) en route to winning the World Series this fall.

Birthdays:
Johan Cruyff b. 1947
Vladislav Tretiak b. 1952
Darren Woodson b. 1969
Jacque Jones b. 1975
Tim Duncan b. 1976