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Today in Sports History: December 8

ATLANTA, GA - 1998: Dominique Wilkins #22 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots a foul shot during a game played circa 1998. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1998 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

By Jonah Sharf

On December 8, 1992, the Hawks’ Dominique Wilkins set an NBA record for most free throws made without a miss, with 23. Wilkins wound up with 42 points on the night as Atlanta beat Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls team. Best known for his incredible dunks and performances in Slam Dunk contests, it makes sense that “The Human Highlight Film” made it to the line so often as such an aggressive player. For his incredible career and impact on basketball, Wilkins was inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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