A look back on the legacy of NFL legend Jim Brown...Yankees open series in Cincinnati with a win...and a record-breaking victory for Silver Creek's baseball coach. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top left: Without a doubt, one of the greatest players in NFL history, and regarded by some as THE greatest. Former Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown passed away on Thursday at age 87. Although his NFL career lasted only nine seasons, Brown was a dominant force, leading the league in rushing in eight of those seasons. He retired at age 30 as the league's all-time leading rusher and went on to pursue an acting career. Before entering the NFL, Jim Brown made a name for himself at Syracuse University -- not just playing football, but also basketball, track and field, and lacrosse.
Top right: Aaron Judge has been swinging a red-hot bat for the New York Yankees since coming off the injured list. On Friday, Judge launched his seventh home run in as many games to open the scoring in his team's series opener in Cincinnati, which the Bronx Bombers won 6-2. In May, Judge is hitting .317 with 15 RBI to go with his seven homers. Photo by USA Today
Bottom left: The Buffalo Sabres have one of their draft picks from two years ago under contract. On Friday, the Sabres announced a three-year, entry-level deal with defenseman Nikita Novikov. A 6th-round selection in 2021, the 19-year-old Russian has spent the past two seasons playing professionally in the KHL.
Bottom right: Chautauqua County has a new all-time wins leader in high school baseball. On Friday, Silver Creek head coach Mike Janisch picked up his 510th career victory as his Black Knights defeated Brocton by a 7-2 score in their regular season finale. The victory by Janisch puts him past longtime Falconer baseball coach Denny Meszaros. Photo by the Post-Journal
