Iceman vs. Skywalker, Older Player wins the Masters, and Liquid Core Dunzo - This DiSH for April 9
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1978, George Gervin and David Thompson battled it out for the closest scoring title race in NBA history.
In 2024, Boston and Milwaukee played a full 48 minute NBA game and between them, they only shot 2 free throws setting a couple of NBA records.
In 1978, Gary Player stormed back from a 7 shot deficit to win his third Masters.
In 1989, Scott Hoch missed a 2-foot putt on the first playoff hole that would have won him the green jacket. Nick Faldo won on the next hole.
In 2000, the final major was won with a liquid core golf ball.
THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND
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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