Greatest events in sports history
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2015
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Fans watch sporting events every day. But only a few are truly unforgettable. In 1887 the Newark Little Giants were to play against the Chicago White Stockings. Set to be starting pitcher was George Stovey, a black pitcher. But the manager of Chicago's team refused to allow his team play against a team with a black player.
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The Boston-Celtics rivalry only intensified with the added rivalry of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The ultimate showdown between teams and the two players would take place at the 1979 NCAA Finals. Complete with historic photos, timeline, glossary, news articles, and more. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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2015
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IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Fans watch sporting events every day. But only a few are unforgettable. Olympic Hockey was not on too many people's minds in 1979. The "Cold War" between the U.S. and Russia was in full swing. And in hockey, Russia had the best team!
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Just seven years prior, Tiger Woods would not have been allowed to be a member at Augusta National Golf Club. But in 1997, Woods won the Masters there with an unbelievable 12-stroke lead. He would be the youngest and the first non-white player to don the green jacket. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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[2015]
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IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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The US team not only won the Women's World Cup, but they also took women's sports to an entirely new level in 1999. They proved that women's teams could sell tickets, excite and entertain, and succeed to the greatest extent. Learn more about the team and the individuals who made the 1999 Women's Cup the most-watched women's sporting event in history. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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