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 2002, Kobe Bryant woke up at 1 a.m. on this day with stomach issues after ordering hotel room service. He was apparently the only one who got sick at the hotel that night.
In 1972, the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Nets to win the ABA championship for the second time.
In 1979, the Winnipeg Jets beat Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers to win the World Hockey Association’s final Avco Cup.
In 2000, Minnesota Timberwolf Malik Sealey was killed by a drunk driver.
In 1972, Bee Bee Bee was a 19-1 longshot but still won the Preakness Stakes
In 1988, the bull Red Rock was finally ridden successfully.
And in 1922, Kenessaw Mountain Landis reinstated Babe Ruth and two others after breaking the rules at the end of 1921.
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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 1979, the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets had a most unusual finish to their game on this day.
In 1961, St. Joe’s and Utah played at 4OT classic in the NCAA tournament. St. Joe’s win would soon be vacated.
In 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs of his career.
In 1973, Wilt Chamberlain played his final game in the NBA.
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