TODAY: February 27

1959: The Boston Celtics scored 173 points against Minneapolis. It was a new National Basketball Association record points total and remains the highest score in any game not needing overtime.

1990: Cambridge became the first Fourth Division side for 14 years to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup after beating Bristol City.

1991: Tony Adams played his first game for Arsenal following his release from prison. He led the team to a 1-0 win over Shrewsbury in an FA Cup fifth-round tie.