Episode 847
Mize's Miracle Nailed Norman, Snead Snuffed Hogan's Hopes, and Stepien's Silly Steps Crippled the Cavaliers - This DiSH for April 12th - This DiSH for April 12
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
April 12, 20265m 15s
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Show Notes
In 1987, Augusta's native son Larry Mize sank a miracle birdie chip to beat Greg Norman and win the Masters.
In 1954, Sam Snead beat Ben Hogan in an 18-hole playoff to win his third and final Masters Green Jacket.
In 1980, Ted Stepien bought the Cleveland Cavaliers. It turned into such a disaster that the NBA would institute the Stepien Rule after he sold the team.
In 1877, Harvard's James Tyng became the first catcher to wear a mask.