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 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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