In 2000, 19-year old Adam Petty died during a practice session at Loudon.
In 1970, Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, hit career homerun #500.
In 1979, Chris Evert lost on clay for the first time in six years.
In 1997, Kobe Bryant shot five airballs in the closing minutes of their playoff loss to the Utah Jazz.
And in 2012, Rhein Gibson shot a 55 on a full-length golf course.
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In 1963. Bob Cousy played his last game as a Boston Celtic but the fact that he was a Celtic to begin with is an interesting story.
In 1945, Happy Chandler was named as Major League Baseball’s Commissioner.
In 1901, it was the first ever American League game.
In 1994, David Robinson scored 71 to win the NBA scoring title over Shaquille O’Neal.
And in 2004, Eli Manning was drafted by the San Diego Chargers.
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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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