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Trust me, it belongs on this list. That was the match where Hogan FINALLY won the AWA title from Bockwinkel before having the decision reversed on the spot for throwing Bockwinkel over the top rope after a ref bump. The fans nearly rioted (in 1983!). Hogan finally realized he wasn't going to get what he wanted from Verne Gagne, and left for the WWF that year. You could pretty much point to this match as being the definitive turning point in modern pro wrestling history, as Vince got his huge draw and went national, eventually putting everyone else (including Gagne) out of business. I would've put Hogan/Andre on the list too, though.

It's actually 5.5 years -- Howe was 52 when he played his last game, and Chelios only turned 46 in January. I just don't see that one happening. Another 150 games to break the GP record is possible, though.

My uncle has suddenly, out of the blue, become a pinball machine collector. When I have the money and the space, he will be able to help me get my hands on a WWF-themed machine at a decent price. I'd do that if I ever had the space. You can get good ones on eBay for a couple grand.

Damn, I was pretty sure Coop would come back to me NEXT round.

To be honest, I don't think I would've even picked Lemieux second.

I saw Temple of Doom last night for the first time in a few years. It's stunning how obviously fake all of the pre-CGI effects sequences are. You'd think that's something they could clean up on a re-release.

Oh my God, are you serious? I get to pick first? Really? And here I was just hoping for a top-5 pick. OK then...this wasn't quite the no-brainer that it would seem, but close: Wayne Gretzky, C

I didn't go to an actual middle school, but I've tried to block out the 7th and 8th grades, for the most part. I had the triple crown of taunting working against me -- I was the new kid, I wore glasses, and I was in enrichment classes.

It's crazy to think that he was a seven-year vet when he went to the Finals...with the Magic.

Doing my research for my small forward, I was amazed this guy was available: Billy Cunningham, SF

I hate the fact that it's become impossible to find a pinball machine in good working order anywhere.

Pro Wrestling is on Wiki's list of upcoming releases.

After "Andre Racicot, Stanley Cup champion," anything's possible.

Whatever happens between the Celtics and Cavs, I'm now leaning towards Detroit advancing to the Finals. They should be able to handle Cleveland, and I think they're the team that can beat Boston in the Garden.

Three straight one-run losses, and I'm out. This was fun, though.

Those are from 1989. Hogan wasn't champ at all in 1988 except for the first month, and Rude didn't win the IC title until WrestleMania V.

MJ didn't have that much apparent hype early because we were still 20 years away from the 24-hour news cycle. That's what causes all the over-the-top stuff nowadays.

All right, if I can't have JD, I'll grab DJ: Dennis Johnson, G Career highlights: NBA Finals MVP (1979) All-NBA First Team (1981) All-NBA Second Team (1980) 6-Time NBA All-Defensive First Team 3-Time NBA All-Defensive Second Team 5-Time NBA All-Star

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YOU BASTARD

All right, so I finally got a Wii. Are there any accessories that are considered "essential" (besides a second Wiimote) that I should run out and buy?

He gets way more hype than is humanly deserved. You're, what, 23? Good thing you weren't really around for the Jordan era.

Oh, thank God. I don't know what I would've done if this show was cancelled without a resolution.

Well, that last one hurts.

Well, if the fact that www.lilyandmarshallselltheirstuff.com is down due to excess web traffic is any indication, the show looks to be in good shape.

Coincidentally, one of my favourite study lunches in the university pub was garlic bread (with cheese) and fries. I probably would've voted for garlic bread if I hadn't nominated corn on the cob.