Jack Nicklaus won the US Amateur, MLB said goodbye to the Polo Grounds, and Shohei Ohtani first 50/50 guy - This DiSH for Sept 19
In 1965, a linesman was added to the NFL ref crew specifically to keep an eye on QBs crossing the line of scrimmage before throwing a pass.In 2020, golfer Danny Lee took 6 putts to hole out from four feet, carded a 9 on the 18th hole of his third round at the US Open. He withdrew a few minutes later.In 1959, golfer Jack Nicklaus won the US Amateur as a 19 year old.In 1963, the New York Mets played the final MLB game at New York's Polo Grounds.In 2024, LA Dodger Shohei Ohtani became the first 50/50 guy in MLB history.
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