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 1981, Rosie Ruiz crossed the finish line as the women’s winner of the Boston Marathon. But where had she come from?
In 1951, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup in a series where all five games went to overtime.
In 1991, Raghib ‘Rocket’ Ismail decided to play in the Canadian Football League.
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In 1975, UCLA sent Coach John Wooden a winner.
In 1931, Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne died in a plane crash.
In 1974, the new World Football League team in Toronto signed three Miami Dolphins to play.
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In 2016, Maria Sharapova announced she had tested positive for a banned substance.
In 2012, Lionel Messi scored 5 goals in a UEFA Champions League game, the first to do that.
And in 1970, Austin Carr scored the most points in an NCAA Tournament game.
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In 1983, a hockey player is traded for a bus!
In 1974, Notre Dame beat UCLA breaking their 88-game winning streak.
In 2002, the ‘Tuck Rule’ game.
And in 2013, Lance Armstrong admits to doping.
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In 1977 – Houston Rockets player Rudy Tomjanovich nearly died after an on-court punch.
In 2001 – George O’Leary was hired as Notre Dame’s football coach, a tenure that lasted 5 days.
In 1935, the first Heisman trophy was awarded.
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