The Morning Tailgate: Feb. 16

No verbose introduction today. Quite frankly, none is needed.

Alright alright, you caught us. We’re late on the morning post. Whatever. Let’s just go on with it, shall we?

February 16

Lanny McDonald is born into the world and his upper lip eventually becomes home for one of the finest mustaches in professional sports history. Lanny never met a deaf lip-reader that didn’t loathe him, since his nose beard covered his entire mouth.

The first computer bulletin board system is created and published in Chicago, Ill.  The bulletin board was recognized as an official source of news for approximately 43 seconds before a crazed sports fan jumped on it and started bitching about how he could do a better job than the current manager.

The National Hockey League cancels the entire 2004-2005 regular season and playoffs, becoming the first major sports league in North America to do so over a labor dispute.  Not surprisingly, Canadian suicide rates were at an all-time high during this same time period.

John Kruk, ESPN

The Krukster would like everyone to know that bacon grease is a natural lubricant.

(The Entire Sports “Oh” Face Collection)

that NASCAR fans need partners too. From February 18th last year.

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"It’s quite the bargain. For just $30 you may be able to put an end to your loneliness without sacrificing your passion for the races. For $40 you can do all that and buy a pint of Old Crow whiskey to sneak in for you and your date."

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Let us also not forget that people who shave art into their back hair are truly great catches.

NBA slam dunk contests are always fun. Not nearly as fun as when Dominique and Jordan battled, but fun nonetheless.

The next small thing in sports radio comes to the forefront of JoeSportsFan Nation.