Yardbarker: Mark Eaton

Today in Philly Sports History: Dikembe's Triple-Double, 2001

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0500

The Sixers' 2001 finals run was likely made possible by a trade swung by GM Billy King around the trade deadline in the '01 season, where he shipped injured all-star center Theo Ratliff to the Atlanta Hawks for three-time (soon to be four-time) Defensive Player of the Year Dikembe Mutombo. **** was a monster in the middle for the Sixers throughout the rest of the season (although, uh, not quite as much as that guy on the Lakers), and his dominance continued into the '01-'02 se...

Eaton becomes Penguins' ironman on defense

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Mark Eaton gets it. And really, why wouldn't he? It's pretty easy to see why people find it noteworthy, and maybe even amusing, that after sitting out 107 games because of injuries during the past three seasons, he is the only Penguins defenseman to dress for all 24 of their games this season.

Puck Previews: Devils seek road record against Flyers

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:30:01 -0500

(Ed. Note: Ye olde editing program crashed across the Y! blogs. Sorry this is late.)Here are your Puck Previews: Spotlighting the key games in NHL action, news and views as well as general frivolity. Make sure to stop back here for the nightly Three Stars when the games are finished. Preview: New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m. EST. A win in Philly gives the Devils a 10-0-0 start on the road, tying a Buffalo Sabres' mark from 2006. Ah, the catch: Martin Brodeur(notes) has los...

$1,000,000 hole in one

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:30:00 -0500

Here's a video of Jason Hargett sinking a 150 yard shot for a million dollars at the Mark Eaton Celebrity Classic in Utah. Props to this guy for pulling off an amazing shot when it really counted.

Video: $1 Million hole-in-one at Mark Eaton’s Golf Tournament

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 23:15:34 -0500

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Jason Hargett Makes A Million Dollar Hole In One

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:31:39 -0500

Jason Hargett shot for the million dollar hole in one at the Mark Eaton Celebrity Classic. He obviously made it or we wouldn't give a ****.

Stanley Cup disappointed to have to spend the day with Mark Eaton

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:46:13 -0500

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Eaton got his 48 hours with the Stanley Cup yesterday and today, a fact that didn't sit well with the famous trophy. "You have to understand. The Stanley Cup...Hear More »

Eaton to be Honored at Notre Dame VS Nevada Halftime

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:05:00 -0500

It was announced yesterday that Notre Dame will honor Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Eaton during halftime of this weekend's Notre Dame VS Nevada football game (September 5th) at Notre Dame Stadium.Eaton played for Notre Dame during his freshman year (1997 - 1998) and was voted the Central Collegiate Hockey Association rookie of the year by league coaches and was also on the CCHA All-Rookie team and a special mention pick on the all-CCHA squad. This was the only year he played colleg...

NBA Players That Would Have Been Awesome Pro Wrestlers

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:30:06 -0500

It's really a shame that Mark Eaton and Big Country Reeves didn't form a tag team in the 90's. LINK: http://cuzoogle.com>>

Hardwood Paroxysm's Continued Antagonization of Jazz Fans Continues

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:57:24 -0500

I never really understood Matt's internet beef with Jazz fans. I mean, aren't Mormon's supposed to be non-confrontational? Anyways, I sorta thought his characterization of them was unfair; they're just sticking up for their franchise, after all.

But then, during my weekly search for Mark Eaton ...