July 21
From Hoopedia
- 1891 - Hall of Famer Elmer Ripley, who coach college, pro and international teams for nearly 60 years, is born in Staten Island, New York.
- 1979 - Tennessee Lady Vols and Indiana Fever star Tamika Catchings (right) is born in Stratford, New Jersey.
- 2005 - The Detroit Pistons announce that Phil "Flip" Saunders is their new head coach after a 10-year run with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
