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 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 1993, Monica Seles was attacked by a knife-wielding assailant during a tennis match in Germany.
In 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA title.
In 1988, a fight between NY Knicks’ Larry Johnson and Miami’s Alonzo Mourning led to a hilarious moment when Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy clung to Mourning’s leg to keep the two apart.
In 1922, Chicago White Sox rookie pitcher Charlie Robertson pitched a perfect game.
And in 1975, Muhammad Ali defended his heavyweight title against little known Jimmy Young but many questioned the judges unanimous decision.
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In 1993, Washington’s Dale Hunter delivered a cheap shot on New York Islander Pierre Turgeon after he intercepted Hunter’s pass and scored to make it 5-1.
In 1965, Lyndsey Nelson broadcast a baseball game from an unusual spot.
In 1988, the Baltimore Orioles lost their 21st straight game to open the season.
In 1987, the NBA announced it was expanding into Charlotte, Miami, Orlando, and Minnesota
And in 1967, Muhammad Ali refused induction into the Army.
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In 1962, Emile Griffith vs. Benny ‘Kid’ Paret ended in tragedy.
In 1975, a Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner fight inspired a cultural icon.
In 1991, Ayrton Senna won the Brazilian Grand Prix as his gearbox failed.
In 2001, a Randy Johnson fastball struck a bird in flight in a spring training game.
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In 1930, Babe Ruth signed a huge contract.
In 1971, it was ‘The Fight of the Century’ in MSG between Ali and Frazier
And in 1936, the first car race in Daytona was run on a 3 mile long road and beach course.
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In 1964, the world met Muhammad Ali for the first time. But if he hadn’t beaten Liston a few weeks earlier, his name would have been different.
In 2015, the NCAA came down hard on Jim Boeheim and the Syracuse Men’s Basketball program.
And in 2000, the LA Clippers made a Shaq-sized mistake.
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In 1964, Muhammad Ali became the champ after beating Sonny Liston.
In 1987, the ‘Death Penalty’ was handed down to SMU’s football program.
And in 1977, the movie ‘Slap Shot’ was released in theaters.
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On this day in 1971, the body of Charles ‘Sonny’ Liston was found in his Las Vegas home.
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