1982: the Miracle on Manchester. Trailing 5-0 in the third period of the Smythe Division semi-finals, Los Angeles rallied to tie the score with Edmonton and send the game into overtime. Daryl Evans then scored to give the Kings the 6-5 win at the Forum on Manchester Boulevard.
Time to wish a happy birthday today to . . . former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey, who’s 76. Ex-Buffalo Bills receiver Steve Tasker is 64. Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Neil Smith is 60, and ex-Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder — and ASU product — Andre Ethier is 44.