Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shoots a sky hook over Clippers center Benoit Benjamin in a 29-point Lakers’ blowout in 1987. (Mike Meadows / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Express Coach John Hadl gets in the face of quarterback Steve Young, who later would be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame following a successful NFL career. (Steve Bandler / Los Angeles Times)
Dodgers second baseman Eric Young bowls into Mariners second baseman Brian Raabe while attempting to steal a base in 1997. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Rams running back Johnny Bailey sits dejected on the bench at the end of a loss in 1994. (K.C. Alfred / Los Angeles Times)
Cleveland catcher Sandy Alomar tries to assist a fallen Angels first baseman Mo Vaughn in 1999. (Kevin Casey / Los Angeles Times)
Kings left wing Ross Lonsberry attempts to score a goal against Blackhawks goalie Gerry Desjardins in the late 1960s or early 1970s. (Bruce Bennett / Getty Images)
Clippers center Tony Massenburg gets dunked on by Lakers guard Tony Smith in 1995. (Con Keyes / Los Angeles Times)
Angels outfielder Don Baylor peers from underneath Royals second baseman Frank White after trying to break up a double play attempt in 1979. (Andy Hayt / Los Angeles Times)
Chivas USA midfielder Antonio Martinez gets tangled with Chicago defender Logan Pause in a 2005 match. (Christine Cotter / Los Angeles Times)
