61.  Deservedly, he became the first primarily defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy.

62.  Despite winning five times last year, Woods dropped off after his victory at the Masters, when he became the first player to win four consecutive professional majors.

63.  Doby followed Robinson into the major leagues by only a short time, becoming the first black player in the American League when he joined the Cleveland Indians.

64.  Duke-watchers already were speculating that he might become the first player of the Krzyzewski era to leave school before completing four years.

65.  During workouts together before the draft, Francis and Brand each often told the other he would be the first player chosen in the lottery.

66.  Driver is believed to be the first player in the history of the National Hockey League to agree to a contract with a no-trade clause.

67.  Entering Three Rivers Stadium Saturday afternoon, Sosa walked past the statue of Roberto Clemente, the first Latin player in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

68.  Even more than usual, Woods is the center of attention this week, in his quest to become the first player to win four consecutive professional majors.

69.  Evans, usually the first player off the bench, can rebound.

70.  First black player at the University of Kentucky, unwitting symbol of the sport in its racially segregated era.