USFL closed up shop, Byron Nelson won his 11th straight, and Dave Winfield arrested for killing .... a bird - This DiSH for Aug. 4
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In 1986, the USFL cancelled its upcoming season which led to its disbanding. A big reason for the failure of the league has been attributed to our current President.
In 1945, Byron Nelson won his 11th straight professional golf event he'd entered.
In 1983, New York Yankee Dave Winfield was arrested for killing a seagull in Toronto.
In 1982, Joel Youngblood became the only player in MLB history to play for two teams, in two different cities on the same day.
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