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In 1993, Steffi Graf won five straight games to win the Wimbledon Women's Final. Jana Novotna's close call caused tears to flow after the match.

In 1954, Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the women's US Open Golf Championship a year after a cancer diagnosis and surgery.

In 1966, Braves' pitcher Tony Cloninger hit two grand slams in a 17-3 win. It's the only time that a pitcher has hit a pair grand slams.

In 1968, the NFL players went on strike for the first time. It led to the first collective bargaining agreement.

In 2001, the Vancouver Grizzlies announced they were moving to Memphis.

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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 1993, the Orlando Magic traded Chris Webber to Golden State for Penny Hardaway and three draft picks.

In 1998, the New Jersey Nets were sold.

In 1984, the Los Angeles Express and Michigan Panthers of the USFL played the longest professional football game in history.

In 1905, Nap Lajoie developed an infection from an injury that resulted from dye from his sock seeping into his wound.

In 2016, Big South Conference representative Coastal Carolina won the College World Series

In 1929, Bobby Jones won a 36-hole playoff by 23 shots.

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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 1979, the San Diego Chicken had his grand rehatching.

In 1905, Archie 'Moonlight' Graham played a half inning in the outfield but never got a chance to hit, standing on the on deck circle when the final out was made.

In 1950, the US Men's Soccer team traveled to Brazil and beat England 1-0 in one of the all-time great sports upsets.

In 1989, NBA player Chris Washburn was banned for life.

In 1990, Oakland's Dave Stewart and LA's Fernando Valenzuela threw no hitters in different cities. It's the only time in MLB history 2 no hitters were thrown on the same day.

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In 1997, Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear twice during the fight and was DQ'd.

In 1976, Detroit Tiger pitcher Mark Fidrych burst on the scene in a nationally televised game against New York.

In 2007, the Portland Trailblazers selected Greg Oden with the top pick. Kevin Durant went to Seattle with the second pick.

In 1981, golfer Jerry Pate dove in the green side lake after winning for the first time in three years.

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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 1975, golfer Lee Trevino struck by lightning.

In 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks in 1:31 in Atlantic City.

In 1954, it was the 'Battle of Berne' World Cup match between Brazil and Hungary.

In 1972, Bobby Hull signed with Winnipeg Jets of the WHA.

In 1986, just 8 days after Len Bias died, Cleveland Browns safety Don Rogers died from a cocaine overdose.

In 2010, Bubba Watson won his first PGA Tour event.

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In 2003, Creighton's Kyle Korver was drafted by the New Jersey Nets and then traded for cash and a copy machine.

In 1996, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets.

In 1992, Denmark beat Germany 2-0 in the UEFA Euro Final even though they didn't even qualify for the tournament.

In 1959, Ingemarr Johansson shocked the boxing world, beating Floyd Patterson.

In 1982, golfer Bob Gilder made a double eagle on the par 5 18th hole at the Manufacturers Hanover Westchester Classic in one of the greatest shots you've never heard of.

In 1970, Baltimore Oriole Frank Robinson belted two grand slams in the same 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.