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Jesse Owens banned for life by Avery Brundage - This DiSH for Aug. 13
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1936, just days after Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal, American Olympic Committee chairman Avery Brundage declared Owens a professional athlete and banned him from competing in amateur events for life.
In 1991, San Francisco 49ers QB Joe Montana suffered an injury that would lead to the rise of Steve Young.
In 1989, Payne Stewart won the PGA Championship for his first of three majors.
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