“Special K” was the first Big Ten player and remains the only Michigan State University Spartan player to record 2,000 career points and 1,000 rebounds. He was on their 1978-79 National Championship team. As a pro he fought through six National Basketball Association seasons with four teams battling chronic knee injuries. Greg Kelser turns 68 today.

Joe was an All America player in both basketball and baseball as a high schooler in Oklahoma. He was a relief pitcher for parts of two Major League seasons. Over 27 games he pitched 45.1 innings striking out 26 batters and going 2-0 but with a 6.75 earned run average. Joe Edelen turns 70 today.

Three of Ted’s four Major League seasons were spent with the Cleveland Indians but his lone 1972 seasons in Texas with the inaugural Rangers was his best. He led that team with 14 home runs and 19 doubles and led all American League right fielders in assists (10). Ted Ford passed away yesterday. He was 78. #RIP

Otis was the pass rusher amongst the Chicago Bears’ “46 Defense” linebacking corps. His 10.5 sacks on the 1985 Super Bowl XX Championship team was the second highest on the club and tops amongst linebackers. Otis Wilson turns 68 today.

Frank’s 189 games for the New Orleans Saints is fifth most in franchise history and he ranks sixth among Saints in sacks with 56. Frank Warren would have turned 66 today but passed away from a heart attack back in 2002 at the age of 43.