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In 2009, Boston University put together an epic comeback, scoring 2 goals in the final minute to tie the game and send it to OT. They won the National Championship a few minutes later.

In 1989, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ron Hextall scored the first goal by a goalie in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

In 2003, the Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan's #23 jersey.

In 1965, Jack Nicklaus won his 2nd of 6 Masters titles, setting a few records along the way.

In 1976, Raymond Floyd equaled Nicklaus' four day total in winning his first and only Masters title.

In 1966, Emmett Ashford became the first black umpire in Major League Baseball.

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In 2016, three golfers aced the 16th hole at the Masters on the final day. It was the first time that had happened in Masters history. Also, Jordan Speith and Smylie Kaufman had dismal days and Englishman Danny Willett came back to win.

In 1975, Lee Elder became the first black golfer invited to play the Masters.

In 1896, it was the first Olympic marathon and at first it was thought to be a Greek sweep but one of them cheated and was disqualified.

In 1999, the Chicago Bulls set a record for fewest points in an NBA game in the shot clock era that started in 1955.

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In 1978, George Gervin and David Thompson battled it out for the closest scoring title race in NBA history.

In 2024, Boston and Milwaukee played a full 48 minute NBA game and between them, they only shot 2 free throws setting a couple of NBA records.

In 1978, Gary Player stormed back from a 7 shot deficit to win his third Masters.

In 1989, Scott Hoch missed a 2-foot putt on the first playoff hole that would have won him the green jacket. Nick Faldo won on the next hole.

In 2000, the final major was won with a liquid core golf ball.

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In 2012, Bubba Watson outduelled Louis Oosthuizen to win his first Masters.

In 1974, Hank Aaron hit his 715th career home run to move past Babe Ruth.

In 1975, Frank Robinson became the first black manager in major league baseball.

In 1987, former LA Dodger Al Campanis made one of the most unfortunate comments on live television.

In 1996, the Charlotte Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls snapping their 44 game home winning streak.

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In 1935, Gene Sarazen holed out for a double eagle in the final round of the Masters in his charge to tie for the lead and force a playoff.

In 1963, Jack Nicklaus became the youngest to win the Masters as a 23 year old.

In 1985, Herschel Walker scored on an 88-yard TD run to set a USFL record in route to also setting the single game record for rushing.

In 1976, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers in leaking HemisFair arena. In essence, the game was played in the rain.

In 1928, New York Rangers Head Coach Lester Patrick inserted himself as the emergency goalie because Montreal's coach opposed his first two choices.

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In 1893, Andy Bowen and Jack Burke fought for more than 7 hours.

In 1987, Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard fought in the Superfight.

In 1958, Arnold Palmer used his knowledge of the rules to overrule a rules official and win his first major golf tournament. Also, the term 'Amen Corner' to describe the 11th, 12th, and 13th holes was used for the first time on this day.

In 1973, Ron Blomberg became the first DH in Major League Baseball. Minnesota’s Tony Oliva became the first DH to hit a home run.

In 1997, the St. Louis Blues’ Craig McTavish retired from hockey. McTavish holds the distinction of being the last hockey player in the NHL to play without a helmet.

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In 1971, Joe Theismann signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

In 1976, the NCAA legalized the dunk.

In 1984, LA's Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hit a skyhook to become the all-time scoring leader in the NBA. He's now second on that list behind Lebron James.

In 1915, boxer Jack Johnson was finally beaten.

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In 1985, the Tulane Men's Basketball Program was shut down due a points shaving scandal and direct payments to players by the coaching staff.

In 2016, Villanova's Kris Jenkins hit a buzzer beating 3 to lift the Wildcats to the National Championship over the North Carolina Tar Heels.

In 1983, NC State's Lorenzo Charles slammed through the game winner to beat the Houston Cougars and win the National Championship.

In 1988, Kansas' Danny Manning scored 31 against the Oklahoma Sooners to win the National Championship.

In 2021, the Stanford Cardinal women's basketball team beat Arizona to win their first National Championship since 1992.

In 1898, the Stanford women beat the Cal women's basketball team 2-1 in the first women's intercollegiate basketball game.

In 1965, Sam Snead won his 82nd and final golf tournament to set the record for most wins by a PGA tour player, the oldest to ever win, and the greatest gap between first and last wins.

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In 1994, Charlotte Smith hit a shot with no time left to lift the UNC women to the win over Louisiana Tech and grab their first National Championship.

In 1989, Rumeal Robinson hit a pair of free throws to seal the one point win over Seton to win the National Championship.

In 1933, the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 after five overtime periods. It was the longest NHL game at the time but is now second on that list.

In 2007, Grambling State football coach Eddie Robinson died. When he retired, he was the all-time winningest football coach. He's now third on that list.

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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 1998, Jerry Tarkanian won a $2.5 million settlement against the NCAA after more than 25 years battling with them.

In 1985, the NCAA instituted the 45-second shot clock.

In 1986, the NCAA adopted the 3-point shot.

In 2000, Gary Nicklaus came close to winning on the PGA Tour.

In 1972, New York Mets manager Gil Hodges died of a heart attack 2 weeks before the start of the season.

In 1982, New York Yankees manager Billy Martin protested no DH during spring training games sent his pitcher to the plate with a plastic toy bat.

In 1977, 'This Week in Baseball' hosted by Mel Allen debuted on television.

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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.