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Good morning and welcome to the YB Box Score, what we're reading while waiting on our chicory coffee and beignets to arrive.
Happy birthday to Jim Brown, Buster Olney, Luc Robitaille, Levon Kirkland, Joel Steed and of course, Michael Jordan.
On this date in 1968 the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Daily brain workout
Name the city were each sports Hall of Fame is located.
YB ICYMI
Busy day yesterday, so let's get at it!
Around the league
Welcome to the 1000 point club, Sid.
#Crosby1000 pic.twitter.com/ogdY9MemG5
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) February 17, 2017
Have a good Friday everyone. Just a few more hours until the weekend. Keep your head up.
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