Oldies but Goodies
Notable sports accomplishments after 40:
1. Warren Spahn: went 23-7, age 42
2. Pancho Gonzalez: Wimbledon finals, age 41
3. Jacques Plante: 1.88 goals-against average, age 43
4. Nolan Ryan: pitched a no-hitter, age 44
5. Charlie Sifford: first PGA Tour victory, age 45
6. Gordie Howe: 100 points in World Hockey Assn., age 45
7. Stan Musial: batted .330, age 42
8. Ted Williams: batted .316, age 42
Source: World Features Syndicate
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