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This Week In Sports: 3/6 – 3/11

 

MARCH 6th

March 6th, 1922 – Babe Ruth signs a 3 year, $52,000 contract with the New York Yankees.

March 6th, 1964 – Cassius Clay officially becomes Muhammad Ali by Elijah Muhammad.

March 6th, 1972 – Jack Nicklaus passes Arnold Palmer as golf’s all time money winner.

March 6th, 1982 – In the NBA’s highest scoring game, the San Antonio Spurs defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 177-163 in triple overtime.

March 6th, 1985 – Mike Tyson knocks out Hector Mercedes in one round in his first pro fight.

March 6th, 2006 – Kirby Puckett passes away at the age of 46.

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