11.   Stewart is on pace to become the first rookie in history to finish in the top five in points.

12.   The agreement instituted the first rookie pay scale in league history.

13.   The excitement spread to the coaching staff after the first rookie minicamp.

14.   The young Cuban became the first rookie and only the sixth pitcher over-all to gain four victories in a single post-season.

15.   Yet he held on and became the first rookie and only the sixth pitcher over all to gain four victories in a single post-season.

16.   Bob Gilder was the first rookie to win this year at the Verizon Classic in February.

17.   Doug Johnson, an undrafted player from Florida, became the first rookie quarterback to start in the NFL this season.

18.   He became the first PGA Tour rookie of the year to win the award without winning an event.

19.   He earned All-Pro honors and became the first rookie end named an AFC Pro Bowl starter.

20.   He held on the rest of the way, becoming the first rookie to win the race.