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In 1971, Reggie Jackson hit a 539 foot home run off Dock Ellis in the All-Star game.

In 1941, a rules infraction should have given Vic Ghezzi the PGA Championship. Instead, Ghezzi said, 'I don't want to win that way.'

In 1972, Carroll Rosenbloom traded his Baltimore Colts to Robert Irsay for the Baltimore Colts.

In 1993, Davey Allison died after a helicopter crash the day before.

In 1934, Babe Ruth hit his 700th home run and the New York Times proclaimed 'nobody will ever catch Babe Ruth!'

In 1979, Breaking Away was released in theaters.

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Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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In 1979, Disco Demolition Night at Chicago's Comiskey Park turned ugly quickly.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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In 1979, Bobby Knight was arrested after punching a police officer in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

In 1970, Doug Sanders missed a 30-inch putt on the 18th hole to fall into a playoff with Jack Nicklaus, one he would go on to lose.

In 1973, 71-year old Gene Sarazen aced a par 3 hole at the Open Championship.

In 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut with the Boston Red Sox

In 1967, the American and National Leagues played a 15 inning marathon game.

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Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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In 1953, Ben Hogan won The Open Championship in his only appearance.

In 2010, Jack Nicklaus christened his new course with a 102 foot bomb.

In 1999, Brandi Chastain scored the game winning PK and then celebrated in a memorable way.

In 2011, Abby Wambach netted one of the most amazing goals in World Cup history.

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Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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In 1977, Tom Watson outdueled Jack Nicklaus at Turnberry to win his second Open Championship.

In 1949, Bobby Locke won his first of three Open Championships. Locke is the man who is credited with originating the phrase, 'Drive for Show, Putt for Dough.'

In 2006, Italy beat France in a PK shootout to win the World Cup. What most remember though is the Zinedine Zidane headbutt late in the second Extra Time period.

In 2003, Pittsburgh Pirate Randall Simon made a regrettable mistake during an in-game Sausage Race.

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Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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In 1990, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg played their third and final Wimbledon final against each other.

In 2014, Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in the World Cup Semifinals.

In 1980, the first large scale video board appeared in a stadium.

In 1889, John L. Sullivan fought Jake Kilrain in the last recognized Bare Knuckle World Championship.

In 2010, LeBron James announced 'The Decision' that he was taking his talents to South Beach.

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Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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In 2002, former NBA player Bison Délé went missing in French Polynesia. He was never seen again.

In 1985, Boris Becker became the youngest man to win the Wimbledon singles title.

In 1924, the events that inspired ‘Chariots of Fire' happened in Paris.

In 1912, Jim Thorpe won four of the five events in the Olympic Pentathlon and took the Gold Medal.

In 2009, the Colorado Rockies Alan Embree became just the second pitcher to win a game without throwing a pitch.

In 1928, Rene Lacoste beat Henri Cochet in four sets to win his second Wimbledon title. Lacoste would soon become internationally known for his clothing and logo.

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Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.

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In 1932, Chicago Cub shortstop Billy Jurges was shot by burlesque dancer Violet Popovich.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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