The Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month was the
ace of the Boston Red Sox staff when they reached the 1975 World Series and is
considered by many to be someone worthy of induction in the Baseball Hall of
Fame.
Luis Tiant, known as “El Tiante”, spent 19 years in the
majors between 1964 and 1982.
Though he was 75-64 with a 2.84 ERA in six seasons with the
Cleveland Indians and then helped the Minnesota Twins reach the playoffs in
1970, it appeared that Tiant’s career might be over following the 1970 season.
As the 2021 hockey season heats up, we recognize as the
Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month one of the all-time greats in
Chicago Black Hawks history.
Spending his entire 22-year career with the Chicago Black
Hawks, Stan Mikita was one of the best centers of his generation.
Mikita joined the Black Hawks for the 1959-60 season and by
the following season was a key player on a squad destined to win the Stanley
Cup. He scored a team-high six goals during the playoffs as Chicago won their
most recent cup championship.
The Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month is one of the most underappreciated wide receivers in NFL history, despite boasting a career that spanned 16 seasons and saw him excel as one of the league’s premier deep threats. Known for his speed, route-running, and ability to make plays downfield, Harold Jackson left an indelible mark on the game during an era that was not yet pass-heavy. Standing at 5’10” and weighing 175 pounds, he defied expectations of size to become a dominant force on the field. Over the course of his illustrious career (1968–1983), Jackson totaled 10,372 receiving yards and 76 touchdowns, placing him among the top receivers of his time.
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