In 1970, Richard Petty wrecked his racecar at Darlington and nearly died. But it did lead to a significant safety change.
In 1984, the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers played a 25 inning marathon.
In 2010, golfer Tim Clarke ‘finally’ won on the PGA Tour.
And in 2002, football coach Dan Devine died at the age of 77.
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In 1980, Bill Stepien bought the Cleveland Cavaliers. It went so bad in his 3 year tenure, the NBA instituted a new rule.
In 1954, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead played a Monday 18-hole playoff to decide the Masters.
In 1980, Cecil Cooper and Don Money hit grand slams in the same inning.
In 1979, Larry Nelson showed up to Augusta National and realized he forgot his golf clubs.
And in 1877, the first recorded usage of a catcher’s mask in baseball.
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In 1985, Villanova beat Georgetown to win the NCAA title in a shocker.
In 1991, Duke beat Kansas to win it’s first NCAA men’s basketball championship.
In 1978, New York Islander’s Mike Bossy became the first NHL rookie to score 50 goals in a season.
And in 1969, the Seattle Pilots traded Lou Pinella for a couple of prospects. Also on this day in 1970, the Pilots declared bankruptcy.
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