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On this day JULY 18
2001
The Suns trade Jason Kidd to the Nets for Stephon Marbury, reshaping two franchises' point-guard eras.
Deal also sent Chris Dudley to New Jersey, with Johnny Newman and Soumaila Samake to Phoenix.
Photo: File:Jason Kidd Nets coach.jpg: Keith Allison
derivative work: Chrishmt0423 1932
Dan Rooney is born in Pittsburgh, later shaping the Steelers dynasty and the NFL's landmark Rooney Rule.
Pittsburgh won six Super Bowls during his ownership; Rooney entered the Hall of Fame in 2000.
Photo: US Department of State 1970
Willie Mays records his 3,000th career hit for the Giants, joining baseball's most exclusive milestone club.
He singled against Montreal at Candlestick Park as San Francisco beat the Expos.
Photo: Unknown author 1930
Estadio Centenario opens during the first FIFA World Cup, with Uruguay beating Peru in Montevideo.
Hector Castro scored the lone goal before 57,735 spectators.
Photo: Marcelo Campi 1997
Ken Holland is promoted to Red Wings general manager, beginning one of the NHL's defining modern front-office runs.
Detroit won Stanley Cups in 1998, 2002 and 2008 with Holland as GM.
Photo: Holland_Zetterberg_Babcock.jpg: Tom Gromak
derivative work: Connormah 2010
Chris Spielman and Steve McMichael headline a College Football Hall of Fame class enshrined in South Bend.
The ceremony honored decorated Ohio State, Texas and other college football greats.
