Seaver Returns to Mets in Big Trades
The Mets acquire Tom Seaver from the Reds for Charlie Puleo and two minor leaguers. Lloyd McClendon and Jason Felice also move to Cincinnati as part of the deal. Seaver signs for 1983 and adds three option years, aiming to prove he can still win.
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Gretzky Wins Toronto Star Athlete of the Year
Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers center, named Canada's Athlete of the Year by the Toronto Star for the 1981-82 season. He shattered league records in assists, points, and goals and needed 39 games to break Maurice Richard's 50 goals in 50 games. He led the NHL points race and extended a 29-game points streak.
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Bowl Bunglers And The Rose Bowl Rumors
A sweeping roundup notes UCLA Terry Donahue seeks first bowl win in Rose Bowl against Michigan Bo Schembechler. It mentions Ohio State Earle Bruce and BYU LaVell Edwards on post season runs, BYU bowl limits, Darryl Rogers and Arizona State, and comedic laments about past collapses and aging records.
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Illini's White weighs job offers amid Rams interest
Champaign Illinois coach Mike White reportedly interviewed with the Los Angeles Rams and considered offers from a USFL Phoenix Wranglers. A Illinois assistant said no decision has been made as White weighs the risk to his family and the program while NCAA recruitment inquiries linger. Illinois finishes 7-4 and faces Alabama in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis.
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Pro football picks foretell tough weekend for Dolphins and Rams
Bruce Lowitt lists week 4 picks with New York Jets favored over Miami, Raiders over Rams, Redskins over Giants, Chargers over Bengals, Bills over Buccaneers, Steelers over Browns, Cowboys over Saints, and multiple road favorites including Philadelphia, Green Bay, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Detroit, and Chicago.
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Tulsa coach declines NC State job amid vacancy
Tulsa coach and athletic director John Cooper rejected North Carolina State's coaching post, citing family happiness and Tulsa football commitment. Furman's Dick Sheridan also declined, leaving NC State with no immediate candidates to replace Monte Kiffin, who resigned December 1 after a 16-17 three year record.
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Herschel Walker Day Planned in Wrightsville Tribute
Wrightsville Georgia prepares a celebration for native Herschel Walker with singing barbecue tributes and a parade on Saturday Governor George Busbee and Lt. Governor Zell Miller slated as guests in the event honoring the Heisman winner.
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