81.  Gonzalez said the thought of being the first Latin American player to win the MVP Award twice is pleasing.

82.  He became the first player in postseason history to return two kickoffs for touchdowns, including one in Super Bowl XXXV.

83.  He becomes the first defensive player in team history to get the honor twice.

84.  Hardaway, entering his sixth NBA season, is the first player or coach to openly suggest that the players themselves were operating on individual agendas last season.

85.  Gretzky was the first Blues player to hug Fuhr after the game.

86.  Grinda became the first UCLA player to win the tournament in eight years.

87.  He generally was the first player at the ballpark in the morning and one of the last to leave at night.

88.  He figures to be the first defensive player drafted.

89.  He also became the first Sox player to drive in a half-dozen runs in a game this season.

90.  Harrington was the first local player taken and one of four selected in the first round.