For nine years following 1966, slam dunks were illegal

Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team

The initial rules for basketball did not include dribbling. The ball could only be advanced down the court by passing

Tiger Woods' nickname is in honor of his father's army friend Colonel Vuong Dang Phong, who also went by the name Tiger

Until the early 20th century the dimples on a golf ball went outwards

Contrary to popular belief, the word golf is not an acronym for "gentlemen only, ladies forbidden". In fact, in the 15th century the spelling was "gowf"