In 1923, Gene Tunney fought Harry Greb, aka the Pittsburgh Wildcat, for the Light Heavyweight title. Greb won a controversial split decision.

In 1924, Tunney and Greb fought again with Tunney winning a unanimous decision.

In 2021, Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship at Kiawah, becoming the oldest to win a major tournament.

In 1977, Jack Nicklaus won The Memorial at Muirfield on a course he designed.

In 1958, Wilt Chamberlain signed a contract to play for the Harlem Globetrotters, giving his final year of college eligibility.

In 1984, a coin flip gave Houston the first pick in the NBA draft. That resulted in Michael Jordan going to the Chicago Bulls.