1.   But because of injuries and suspensions in the secondary, Manning could be the first rookie to break the starting lineup.

2.   But first there is the little matter of his first rookie game.

3.   For King, the first rookie to start a National Football League playoff game in nine years, the touchdown pass brought a winning conclusion to an erratic game.

4.   For that, Johnson becomes the first rookie named MVP of the Finals.

5.   He also became the first rookie to win four games in the same post-season and the sixth pitcher to do it.

6.   He also became the first rookie to win an NHRA championship in any professional category.

7.   He would not be the first rookie to have second thoughts about a football career after a few days in the Wichita Falls heat.

8.   He was also the first rookie to start a Series opener since Tim Belcher did it for the Dodgers nine years ago.

9.   Last year, Hill became the first rookie to be the top vote-getter for the all-star game.

10.   My first rookie tryout with Spokane, I bumped into the wrong guy and got into a fight with one of their tough guys.