In 1965, Muhammad Ali put Sonny Liston on the mat with his ‘Phantom Punch.’
In 1993, John Starks posterized Horace Grant and Michael Jordan with a spectacular dunk.
In 2002, the Boston Celtics pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NBA playoff history.
And in 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs of his career.
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In 1958, Wilt Chamberlain gave up his final year at Kansas to turn pro but he couldn’t go to the NBA yet.
In 1977, jockey Steve Cauthen was thrown from his horse and injured badly.
Also in 1977, Jack Nicklaus won his own golf tournament.
In 1923 and again on the same day in 1924, Gene Tunney, the boxing Marine fought Harry Greg, the Pittsburgh Wildcat.
In 1941, Joe Louis defended his title for the 17th time.
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In 1988, Dominque Wilkins and Larry Bird went to head-to-head in a classic Game 7.
In 2009, LeBron James hit the game winner in a 96-95 win in the Eastern Conference.
In 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.
In 2003, Annika Sorenstam played a PGA tour event, becoming the first woman to do so since 1945.
In 1963, Mickey Mantle hit a home run that he called the ‘hardest ball he ever hit.’
And in 1976, boxer Oscar Bonavena was shot and killed outside the Mustang Ranch.
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In 1986, Ralph Sampson’s flip shot sank the LA Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.
In 1989, it was the ‘Tide Slide’ that led a to a melee in the pits of The Winston All-Star race.
In 1977, Seattle Slew won the second leg of the Triple Crown.
And in 1901, FIFA was founded.
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In 1980, Magic Johnson played Center, Forward, and Guard in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
In 1999, Allan Houston hit the game winner for the New York Knicks toppling the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs…again.
In 1976, the Montreal Canadiens won the first of four straight Stanley Cups, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 to sweep the series.
In 1939, it was the first night baseball game in the American League.
And in 1981, Betty Ellis became the first female to referee a professional Soccer Match in the US.
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In 1973, Bobby Riggs beat Margaret Court in straight sets in the first ‘Battle of the Sexes.’
In 1962 and again on this day in 1973, golfer Bruce Crampton came to the 18th hole needing only par to win. He made double bogey in ’62 and bogey in ’73 to lose both times.
In 1978, French golfer Phillipe Porquier made a 20 on a hole to set the mark for highest score ever recorded on a hole at a European Tour event.
In 1976, the New York Nets beat the Denver Nuggets to win the last ABA Championship prior to the merger with the NBA.
And in 1983, football coaching legend Bud Grant was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
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In 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner stepped in as manager of his own team.
In 1919, an extra innings pitcher’s duel featuring Walter Johnson at the Polo Grounds was played.
In 1980, Dr. J made his signature move against the Los Angeles Lakers.
In 1982, the USFL announced they would start playing in the spring of ’83.
And in 1893, Frenchman Henri DesGrange set cycling’s original hour record.
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In 1970, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup, sweeping St. Louis. The series was capped by Bobby Orr’s ‘Flying Goal.’
In 1973, the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Championship.
In 1974, the New York Nets beat the Utah Stars to win the ABA Championship.
In 2015, Rickie Fowler birdied the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass 3 times in 90 minutes to win the Players Championship.
And in 2014, the St. Louis Rams selected Michael Sam in the 7th round. Sam was the first openly gay player picked in the NFL draft.
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In 1970, Willis Reed made his dramatic entrance prior to Game 7 of the New York Knicks NBA Finals against Los Angeles Lakers.
In 1968, Catfish Hunter pitched a perfect game for the Oakland A’s against the Minnesota Twins
In 2016, Bryce Harper reached base 7 times without an official plate appearance.
In 2001, pitcher Randy Johnson struck out 20 in 9 innings but it’s not recognized by Major League Baseball.
And in 1937, War Admiral won the Kentucky Derby.
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In 1989, Michael Jordan hit the game winner over Craig Ehlo to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers and advance to the second round of the NBA Playoffs.
In 1995, Jordan had one of his worst moments on the basketball court with two turnovers in the final seconds.
That same night in New York, Indiana’s Reggie Miller scored 8 points in the final 18.7 seconds to stun the Knicks in game one.
In 1957, a scary play nearly ended the career of two MLB players.
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