1980: They finally got one. Louisville got the better of UCLA 59–54 in the men’s basketball national title game. It was the first naty for the Cardinals.
Who’s celebrating a birthday in the sports world today? How about ex–San Diego Padres shortstop Gary Templeton, who’s 70. Former WWE superstar Mark Calaway, a-k-a “The Undertaker,” is 61. Indianapolis Colts Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning is 50. Toronto Raptors Hall of Fame center Chris Bosh is 42, and former Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro is 36.