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In 1991, John Daly won the PGA Championship after being the 9th alternate to play.
In 1968, the Atlanta Braves signed 62-year old Satchel Paige to a contract to give Paige enough time in the majors to receive his pension.
In 2020, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning set an NHL record, combining for 151 shots on goal.