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2002

Battle of Bramall Lane

An English second-flight game between West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield United is abandoned after 82 minutes, with united left with only 6 players on the pitch; United had made all their substitutions and been given three red cards, only to have two more players unable to continue due to injury

1996

Frank Bruno challenges Mike Tyson for the World Heavyweight title

Mike Tyson was the aggressor in the entire fight against Frank Bruno. Less than a minute into the 3rd round, Tyson unleashed a 13-punch combination that caused referee Mills Lane to stop the fight and award Tyson the victory via technical knockout. The match was the last one of Bruno's career.

1985

NHL star Eddie Shore dies at 82

Eddie Shore died because of liver cancer. He was visiting his son, and in the night, he began coughing up and vomiting blood and was later taken to the hospital. The next morning, he was pronounced dead. His funeral was held 5 days later and took place in his hometown.

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