: MLB set a then-record for total home runs in a single season with 4,962.
The completed what is widely considered the greatest season in NBA history. Season 41996
: They defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 4–2 in the NBA Finals to win their fourth title in six years. : MLB set a then-record for total home
: In his first full season back from retirement, Jordan won the "triple crown" of MVPs: Regular Season, All-Star Game, and NBA Finals. Season 41996
: After losing the first two games at home by a combined score of 16–1, the Yankees won four straight games to take the title.
: The Bulls set a then-NBA record by winning 72 regular-season games .