On This Day in Sports Odds History

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1983 (MLB): California Angels outfielder Fred Lynn hits the first (and still only) grand slam in an All-Star game in the American League's 13-3 rout of the National League. The AL was a +120 underdog for the game played at Chicago's Comisky Park as Lynn was named All-Star MVP.

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2003 (Tennis): As a -200 favorite for the match, Roger Federer defeats Mark Philippoussis 7-6, 6-2, 7-6 in the Wimbledon finals to win his first Grand Slam title. Federer entered the tournament at +800 to win the title

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2008 (Tennis): In what some say is the greatest match ever played, Spaniard Rafael Nadal wins his 1st Wimbledon title after outlasting 5-time defending champion Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7. Nadal was a +120 underdog for the match and entered the tournament at +200 to win the title.

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