But the most important result for Edwards was on the terraces where 5,769 fans braved the damp, dismal weather and paid around £15,000.
On March 17, 1897, 6,000 fans braved a cold, blustery day to watch the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight.
Over 8,600 fans braved temperatures that hovered at 4 F purchase over 49,000 tickets for the four shows.
Around 400 fans braved freezing temperatures to see the Forest of Dean's most famous sons.
Only 3,863 fans braved the snowstorm, but the Islanders' first victory since Nov. 19 was enough to make it a quiet party for the Islanders (10-13-2-0).
About 5,000 fewer fans than the announced sellout crowd of 20,049 braved the winter weather, but they saw a Nets team with boundless enthusiasm roll to its 11th straight home victory.
Approximately 300,000 fans braved the 105 degree heat to celebrate the memorable season in the streets of Phoenix.
Last year, 101,864 fans braved a downpour and saw Funny Cide finish third.
Last night only 3,923 fans braved the cold and the disappointing season.
Three buses pulled onto the tarmac and took the players and their families to Yankee Stadium, where 150 fans braved a chilly night to salute the Yankees.