Calvin Murphy set a then-NBA record by recording 78 consecutive free throws in 1981. Michael Williams later bested Murphy’s record in the 1993-94 season with 97 consecutive free throws. Murphy was selected by the San Diego Rockets in the 1970 NBA draft. Murphy was known for his defensive skills and nominated for the NBA All-Rookie team in 1971. He set a team record for the all-team leading scorer (the record was later broken by Hakeem Olajuwon in 1994). The Rockets retied Murphy’s no. 23 jersey and he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1993.
Today in Sports History: February 28
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 14: Calvin Murphy attends Game One of the Western Conference Finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between theHouston Rockets and Golden State Warriors on May 14, 2018 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)