UMBC first 16 to beat a 1 seed, Maurice Stokes' tragic end to his NBA career, and Annika Sörenstam shoots 59 - This DiSH for March 16

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In 2016, UMBC beat top seeded and overall number 1 Virginia to become the first 16 seed to beat a 1 in the Men's NCAA Tournament.

In 1958, Cincinnati Royals Maurice Stokes collapsed on the plane ride home from a playoff loss to Detroit. He never played again.

In 1974, Herb Washington has a special distinction in Major League Baseball and he was signed by the Oakland A's on this day.

In 1975, Jack Nicklaus played most of his round without a pitching wedge after an issue on the range.

In 2001, Annika Sörenstam became the first woman to card a 59 in an LPGA event.

In 1964, Detroit defensive lineman Alex Karras and Green Bay packer running back Paul Hornung were reinstated by the NFL after serving an 11-month suspension for gambling on football.

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