Today in Sports History: Tiger Woods becomes first golfer since 1953 to win 3 majors in a calendar year – Chicago Tribune
In 2000, Tiger Woods wins the PGA Championship in a playoff over Bob May, becoming the first player since Ben Hogan in 1953 to win three majors in one year. He’s the first player to repeat as PGA champion since Denny Shute in 1937.
Today in Sports History: Mike Tyson starts his comeback – Chicago Tribune
In 1995, Mike Tyson starts his comeback, knocking out Peter McNeeley in 89 seconds at Las Vegas. McNeeley’s manager Vinnie Vecchione jumps into the ring to stop the fight after his boxer is knocked down twice in the first round.
Today in Sports History: Floyd Patterson knocks out Roy Harris – Chicago Tribune
In 1958, Floyd Patterson knocks out Roy Harris in the 13th round at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles to retain his world heavyweight title.
Today in Sports History: Michael Phelps wins 8th gold medal at Beijing Games – Chicago Tribune
In 2008, at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, Michael Phelps and three teammates win the 400-meter medley relay for Phelps’ eighth gold medal, eclipsing Mark Spitz’s seven-gold performance at the 1972 M