The perfect sports storm: all four major leagues going at once

It will happen Sunday, according to a nugget at the end of Peter King's column.

By Michael Rand Star Tribune

October 26, 2009 — 2:35pm

From Peter King's MMQB column:

g. Good note from NBC's Joe Gesue: Looks like next Sunday's going to be the first day ever with regular or postseason hockey, basketball, baseball and football all going on the same day.

Sweet mercy. That's probably correct. Is anyone's mind blown?

Michael Rand is the Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer. In 20 years covering Minnesota sports at the Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything.

mrand@startribune.com 612-673-7564

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