Bobby Knight arrested in Puerto Rico, Doug Sanders Painful Miss, and 71- year old Gene Sarazen Aces the Postage Stamp - This DiSH
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
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Show Notes
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
EPISODE SUMMARY
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.
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.