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.