Clint Malarchuk's life threatening injury on the ice, John Daly's '18' on one hole, and Ali's last fight before his suspension, and
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1989, Buffalo Sabre goalie Clint Malarchuk suffered a major cut across a main artery in his neck and nearly died on the ice in a game against St. Louis.
Here's the article referenced in the episode:
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/clint-malarchuk-bleeding-out
In 1934, the first Masters Tournament was played.
In 1998, John Daly scores an 18 on one hole during a round of the Bay Hill Invitational.
In 1967, Muhammad Ali fought his last fight before his suspension for not standing for the draft.
In 1893, it was the first women's collegiate basketball game.
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