Jun 07, 2013 05:24 PM EDT
This Day In Sports History Weekend Edition: Detroit Red Wings Sweep For Stanley Cup, Lakers Defeat 76ers For 1982 Championship, Babe Ruth Arrested For Speeding In 1921

The weekend sports history update is brought to you by Tim Tebow's latest job offers. This time Tebow has one from Ohio State fans, Glen Beck as well as some advice from Tony Dungy about his future.

Now let's get to the history.

Friday, June 7, 2013

On this day in sports history, the Detroit Red Wings won their first NHL championship in 42 years with a sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers in 1997.

36th NBA Championship: LA Lakers beat Phila 76ers, 4 games to 2 in 1982.

Mickey Mantle Day, 60,096 saw #7 retired in 1969

In 1921, Babe Ruth arrested for speeding, fined $100, & held in jail until 4 PM

Steve Garvey became the fifth player in major league baseball history to play in 1,000 consecutive games in 1982.

We'll be back on Monday!

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