Today In Revisionist Sports History: March

Quarterback Peyton Manning addresses the media as he announces his retirement from the NFL at the UCHealth Training Center on March 7, 2016 in Englewood, Colorado. Manning, who played for both the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos in a career which spanned 18 years, is the NFL’s all-time leader in passing touchdowns (539), passing yards (71,940) and tied for regular season QB wins (186). Manning played his final game last month as the winning quarterback in Super Bowl 50 in which the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers, earning Manning his second Super Bowl title.

By SportsPickle on March 24, 2017March 24, 2017

Those who forget history are doomed to see it revised somewhat in meme form. Is that how the old saying goes? I forget.

Either way, here’s all the TIRSH for March. Check back for updates every day. Or every other day. I know life can be hectic and you have a lot of things on your schedule.

Mar 24, 1976 – Peyton Manning is born, and is immediately placed in the arms of his loving Papa John. #TIRSH https://t.co/x7MgUxLYzL pic.twitter.com/rjwLfBxaxi

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 24, 2017

Mar 22, 1994 – The Los Angeles Lakers name Magic Johnson their new head coach. Johnson announced the news … #TIRSH https://t.co/x7MgUxLYzL pic.twitter.com/XQs678oKpI

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 22, 2017

Mar 19, 1995 – Michael Jordan returns to the NBA against the Indiana Pacers after his … #TIRSH https://t.co/x7MgUxLYzL pic.twitter.com/n629dNfDbZ

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 19, 2017

Mar 16, 1938 – Temple beats Colorado to win the first NIT Tournament, overwhelming the Buffaloes with … #TIRSH https://t.co/x7MgUxLYzL pic.twitter.com/wWaylN70Tl

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 16, 2017

Mar 13, 1903 – The University of Tennessee plays its first women’s basketball game, falling to Maryville … #TIRSH https://t.co/x7MgUxLYzL pic.twitter.com/syDMwpxMbE

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 13, 2017

Mar 9, 1979 – MLB commissioner Bowie Kuhn orders baseball teams to give equal access to female reporters … #TIRSH https://t.co/x7MgUxLYzL pic.twitter.com/ZHIhz8ZxaM

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 9, 2017

Mar 7, 2016 – Peyton Manning announces his retirement from football, saying he wants to spend more time … #TIRSH https://t.co/x7MgUy3zrj pic.twitter.com/f76zPwOO0l

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 7, 2017

Mar 6, 1985 – Mike Tyson wins his professional boxing debut in a 1st Round knockout. However, after dozens of attempts, Little … #TIRSH pic.twitter.com/VT6uABmNOA

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 6, 2017

Mar 3, 1999 – Dell Curry of the Milwaukee Bucks makes the 1,000th 3-pointer of his career in a game against the Warriors. Wait a … #TIRSH pic.twitter.com/0fV05KAHM3

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 3, 2017

March 2, 1951 – The first NBA All-Star Game is held, as the East defeats the West by a score of 111-94. The score was well above … #TIRSH pic.twitter.com/775opmcWQV

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 2, 2017

Mar 1, 1993 – The NHL announces its new team in Anaheim will be called the Mighty Ducks, becoming the first hockey team name … #TIRSH pic.twitter.com/MspvIbDOb7

— The Pickle (@sportspickle) March 1, 2017

Also see … Today In Revisionist Sports History: February

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