This Day in History – 1972 – Bob Douglas becomes the first African American elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. Bob Douglas owned and coached the New York Renaissance from 1922 until 1949; he was  known as “The Father of Black Professional Basketball.”

NFL Football

Arthur Cox
Born: February 5, 1961, Plant City, Florida
Height: 6′ 3″ – Weight: 262 lbs.
College: Texas Southern University
NFL football Tight End
Pro-career: 1983-1991
Career Stats: Receptions 170; Receiving yds 1758; TDs 10
Teams: Atlanta Falcons (1983-1987); San Diego Chargers (1988-1990); Cleveland Browns (1991); Miami Dolphins (1991); San Diego Chargers (1991)

Laurence Maroney
Born: February 5, 1985, St. Louis, Missouri
Height: 5′ 11″ – Weight: 210 lbs.
College: University of Minnesota
NFL football Running Back
Pro-career: 2006-present
Career Stats: Rushing yds 2,430; Rushing TDs 21; Receptions 40
Teams: New England Patriots (2006-present)
Honors: (2004, 2005) First-team All-Big Ten

Brian Moorman *All-Pro* *Pro Bowl*
Born: February 5, 1976, Wichita, Kansas
Height: 6′ 0″ – Weight: 175 lbs.
College: Pittsburg State University
NFL football Punter
Pro-career: 1999-present
Career Stats: Punts 700; Punt Yards 30,524; Punting Avg yds 43.6
Teams:Seattle Seahawks (1999-2000); Buffalo Bills (2001-present)
Honors: (2005, 2006) First-Team *All-Pro*
(2005, 2006) *Pro Bowl* selection
(2002, 2004, 2007) Pro Bowl alternate
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team

Craig Morton
Born: February 5, 1943, Flint, Michigan
Height: 6′ 4″ – Weight: 214 lbs.
College: University of California
NFL football Quarterback
Pro-career: 1965-1982
Career Stats: TD-INT 183-187; Yards 27,908; QB Rating 73.5
Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1965-74); New York Giants (1974-76); Denver Broncos (1977-82)
Honors: 1977 NFL Comeback Player of the Year
Denver Broncos Ring of Fame

Red Phillips *All-Pro* *Pro Bowl*
Born: February 5, 1936, Alexander City, Alabama
Height: 6′ 1″ – Weight: 197 lbs.
Auburn University
NFL football Wide Receiver
Pro-career: 1958-1967
Teams: Los Angeles Rams(1958-1964); Minnesota Vikings(1965-1967)
Honors: (1960-1963) *Pro Bowl* selection
(1961) First-Team *All-Pro*

Brian Russell
Born: February 5, 1978, West Covina, California
Height: 6′ 2″ – Weight: 204 lbs.
College: San Diego State University
NFL football Safety
Pro-career: 2001-present
Career Stats: Tackles 474; Sacks 3.0; INTs 16
Teams: Minnesota Vikings (2001-2004); Cleveland Browns (2005-2006); Seattle Seahawks (2007-2008); Jacksonville Jaguars (2009); Houston Texans (2009-present)
Honors: Honorable mention All-MWC (2000)

Rich Saul
Born: February 5, 1948, Butler, Pennsylvania
Height: 6′ 3″ – Weight: 241 lbs.
College: Michigan State University
NFL football Center / Guard
Pro-career: 1970-1981
Career Stats: Games
Teams: Los Angeles Rams(1970-1981)
Honors: (1976-1981) Pro Bowl selection

Ron Saul
Born: February 5, 1948, Butler, Pennsylvania
Height: 6′ 2″ – Weight: 255 lbs.
College: Michigan State University
NFL football Guard
Pro-career: 1970-1981
Career Stats: Games played 142; Games started 91; Fumble recoveries 4
Teams: Houston Oilers (1970-1975); Washington Redskins (1976-1981)

Roger Staubach *All-NFC* *Pro Bowl* *HOF*
Born: February 5, 1942, Cincinnati, Ohio
Height: 6′ 3″ – Weight: 197 lbs.
College: United States Naval Academy
NFL football Quarterback
Pro-career: 1969-1979
Career Stats: TDs-INT 153-109; Yds 22,700; QB Rating 83.4
Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1969-1979)
Honors: (1985) Pro Football Hall of Fame
(1971, 1975-1979) *Pro Bowl* selection
(1971, 1976-1979) *All-NFC* selection
Super Bowl champion (VI, XII)
NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
Super Bowl VI MVP

Charle Young *All-Pro* *Pro Bowl*
Born: February 5, 1951, Fresno, California
Height: 6′ 4″ – Weight: 234 lbs.
College: University of Southern California
NFL football Tight End
Pro-career: 1973-1985
Teams: Philadelphia Eagles(1973-1976); Los Angeles Rams(1977-1979); San Francisco 49ers(1980-1982); Seattle Seahawks(1983-1985)
Honors: (1973-1975) *Pro Bowl* selection
(1973, 1975) First-team *All-pro* selection
(1974) Second Team All-pro selection

MLB Baseball

Hank “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron
Born: February 5, 1934, Mobile, Alabama
Height: 6′ 0″ – Weight: 180 lb.
MLB baseball Outfielder
Pro-career: 1954-1976
Career Stats: Batting avg .305; Home runs 755; Hits 3,771; RBIs 2,297
Teams: Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves (1954-1974); Milwaukee Brewers (1975-1976)
Honors: 1982 Inducted to Baseball Hall of Fame
(1955-1975) All-Star selection
(1957) World Series champion
(1958-1960)Gold Glove Award winner
1957 NL MVP
1970 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
Atlanta Braves #44 retired
Milwaukee Brewers #44 retired
Major League Baseball All-Century Team
MLB Records: 6,856 total bases
2,297 RBI
1,477 extra-base hits
17 consecutive seasons with 150 or more hits
NBA basketball Guard
Pro-career: 1984-1996

Don “Tiger” Hoak *All-Star*
Born: February 5, 1928, Roulette, Pennsylvania
Height: 6′ 0″ – Weight: 175 lb.
MLB baseball Third Baseman
Pro-career: 1954-1964
Career Stats: Batting avg .265; Home runs 89; RBI 498
Teams: Brooklyn Dodgers (1954-1955); Chicago Cubs (1956); Cincinnati Redlegs (1957-1958); Pittsburgh Pirates (1959-1962); Philadelphia Phillies (1963-1964)
Honors: *All-Star* in 1957
Led NL in doubles in 1957 with 39

Eric O’Flaherty
Born: February 5, 1985, Walla Walla, Washington
Height: 6′ 2″ – Weight: 195 lb.
College:
MLB baseball Relief Pitcher
Pro-career: 2006-present
Career Stats: Win-Loss 9-3; ERA 4.67; Strikeouts 84
Teams: Seattle Mariners (2006-2008); Atlanta Braves (2009-present)

Ryan Webb
Born: February 5, 1986, Clearwater, Florida
Height: 6′ 6″ – Weight: 215 lb.
MLB baseball Relief Pitcher
Pro-career: 2009-present
Career Stats: Win-Loss 2-1; ERA 3.86; Strikeouts 19
Teams: San Diego Padres (2009-present)

Al “Red” Worthington
Born: February 5, 1929, Birmingham, Alabama
Height: 6′ 2″ – Weight: 205 lb.
College: University of Alabama
MLB baseball Pitcher
Pro-career: 1953-1969
Career Stats: ERA 3.39, Pitching record 75-82; Saves 110; Strikeouts 834
Teams: New York/San Francisco Giants (1953-1959); Boston Red Sox (1960); Chicago White Sox (1960); Cincinnati Reds (1963-1964); Minnesota Twins (1964-1969)
Honors: Led AL in Saves (18) in 1968

NBA Basketball

Vern Fleming
Born: February 4, 1962, New York, New York
Height: 6-5 – Weight: 185 lbs.
College: University of Georgia
MLB basketball Guard
Pro-career: 1984-1996
Career Stats: Games 893; Points 10,125
Teams: Indiana Pacers (1984-1995); New Jersey Nets (1995-1996)
Honors: Most professional basketball games without a technical foul

Neil Johnston   *All-Star*   *Hall of Fame*
Born: February 4, 1929 in Chillicothe, Ohio
Died: September 28, 1978, Irving, Texas
Height: 6′ 8″ – Weight: 210 lbs
College: Ohio State University
NBA basketball Center
Pro-career: 1951-1959
Career Stats: Points 10,023; Rebounds 5,856; Assists 1,269
Teams: Philadelphia Warriors (1951-1959)
Honors: 1990 Pro Basketball *Hall of Fame*
(1953-1958) NBA *All-Star*
(1953-1956) All-NBA 1st Team
(1953-1955) NBA Scoring Champion
(1953, 1956-1957) NBA Field Goal Percentage Leader
(1955) NBA Rebound Leader

Jason Kapono
Born: February 4, 1981, Long Beach, California
Height: 6′ 8″ – Weight: 215 lbs
College: University of California, Los Angeles
NBA basketball Forward
Pro-career: 2003-present
Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers (2003-2004); Charlotte Bobcats (2004-2005); Miami Heat (2005-2007); Toronto Raptors (2007-2009)

NHL Hockey

Dallas Drake
Born: February 4, 1969, Trail, British Columbia
Height: 6-1 – Weight: 186 lbs.
College: Northern Michigan University
NHL ice hockey Left / Right Winger
Pro-career: 1990 – 2008
Career Stats: Games 1009; Goals 177; Assists 300
Teams: Detroit Red Wings; St. Louis Blues; Phoenix Coyotes; Winnipeg Jets

Joe Sacco
Born: February 4, 1969, Medford, Massachusetts
Height: 6′ 1″ – Weight: 195 lbs
College: Boston University
NHL ice hockey Right Winger
Pro-career: 1990 – 2003
Career Stats: Games 738; Goals 94; Assists 119
Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs; Mighty Ducks of Anaheim; New York Islanders; Washington Capitals; Philadelphia Flyers

Denis Savard  *Hall of Fame*
Born: February 4, 1961, Pointe Gatineau, Quebec
Height: 6′ ” – Weight: 225 lbs
College:
NHL ice hockey Center
Pro-career: 1980 – 1997
Career Stats: Games 1196; Goals 473; Assists 865
Teams: Chicago Blackhawks; Montreal Canadiens; Tampa Bay Lightning
Honors: 2000 Hockey Hall of Fame