1926 – At age 38, Walter Johnson throws his seventh career opening day shutout. 1942 – In a final showdown of two golf legends, Byron Nelson defeats Ben Hogan by one stroke in an 18 hole playoff to win the Masters. 1949 – The Minneapolis Lakers defeat the Washington...
1938 – The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Toronto Maple Leafs to win the Stanley Cup, becoming the first team to win the cup with a losing record. 1940 – The NFL cuts down the penalty yardage on clipping from 25 yards to 15. 1942 – Byron Nelson wins his second Masters,...
1907 – Roger Bresnahan of the New York Giants becomes the first catcher to wear shin guards. 1936 – The Red Wings beat the Maple Leafs to win the Stanley Cup. 1965 – Jack Nicklaus shoots a record 271 to win the Masters by nine strokes over Arnold Palmer and Gary...
1916 – The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) was formed in New York City. 1934 – The Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup, defeating the Red Wings 1-0 to win the best-of-five series. Blackhawks goalie Charlie Gardiner picks up the shutout in what would be his final NHL...
1941 – The PGA establishes the Golf Hall of Fame. 1946 – The Montreal Canadiens win the Stanley Cup, beating the Bruins in a five-game series. 1947 – Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher is suspended by Major League Baseball for one year due to gambling links. 1960 –...
1941 – Joe Louis retains his heavyweight title with a ninth round TKO of Tony Musto. It is the fourth title defense for Louis in nine weeks. 1943 – The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup, sweeping the Red Wings in two games. 1966 – Al Davis is hired as commissioner of...
1896 – American athlete Robert Garrett wins the throwing double at the Olympics in Athens Greece by winning the shot put (11.22 meters) after winning the discus on the previous day. 1928 – Lester Patrick, the 44-year-old General Manager of the New York Rangers, comes...
1896 – The first modern Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece. American athlete James B. Connelly wins the first event – the hop, step, and jump. 1947 – Jimmy Demaret wins The Masters for the second time in his career. 1958 – Arnold Palmer wins the first Major of his...
