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1977

Muhammad Ali beats Earnie Shavers

Muhammad Ali and Earnie Shavers fought each other in a fifteen-round boxing match in 1977. The fight went the full distance with Ali emerging the winner through a unanimous decision. Shaver's payday was ten times less then Ali's, totalling $300,000, nevertheless that sum was more than he earned during his entire career.

1954

Willie Mays' famous over-the-shoulder catch

The Catch refers to a defensive play made by New York Giants center fielder Willie Mays on a ball hit by Cleveland Indians batter Vic Wertz, during Game 1 of the 1954 World Series at the Polo Grounds in Upper Manhattan, New York City.

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