Mize's Miracle Nails Norman, Ted Stepien buys the Cavs, and the Catcher's Mask used - This DiSH for April 12

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1987, Larry Mize's pitch shot on the second playoff hole sank the Green jacket dreams of Greg Norman.

In 1954, Sam Snead outlasted Ben Hogan in an 18-hole playoff to win his third Masters.

In 1980, Ted Stepien bought the Cleveland Cavaliers and it went so badly, the NBA instituted a rule in his honor.

In 1877, Harvard's James Tyng became the first to wear a catcher's mask.

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