In 1958, Arnold Palmer battled the weather, the course conditions, and the other golfers to win his first Masters.
Also on this day, the term ‘Amen Corner’ to describe Augusta National’s 11th, 12th, and 13th holes was coined by a Sports Illustrated writer.
In 1896, the modern Olympics was born. The US team nearly missed it.
In 1997, NHL veteran Craig McTavish retired becoming the final player allowed to play without a helmet.
In 1973, Ron Blomberg became the first DH in major league baseball.
In 1982, opening day at Yankee Stadium was canceled due to a blizzard.
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