September 20
From Hoopedia
- 1907 - Hall of Fame coach Harry Litwack, who coached the Temple Owls to a 373-189 record in 21 seasons, is born in what is now Austria.
- 1917 - Hall of Fame coach Red Auerbach (right), who led the Boston Celtics to nine NBA titles, is born in Brooklyn, New York.
- 1957 - The Gentle Giant Vladimir Tkachenko, who medaled in five Olympics and World Championships for the Soviet Union, is born in Golovinka, USSR.
- 1980 - The Carrier Dome, home to the Syracuse Orange, officially opens.
- 2005 - The Sacramento Monarchs win the WNBA championship over the Connecticut Sun. Yolanda Griffith is named WNBA Finals MVP.
