On this Day in Sports History February 12
NBA
On this day in 1999, Utah Jazz power forward Karl Malone became the 10th player in NBA history to play 40,000 career minutes in a game against the Golden State Warriors.
MLB
On this day in 2014, Derek Jeter announced that he will retire after the 2014 season.
NFL
On this day in 2006, the NFC defeated the AFC 23-17, tying up the series at 18 games apiece. Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks won the game’s MVP.