Today in sports history: Clutch birdie by Tiger forces US Open playoff in 2008
Here's a look back at sports happenings on this date in history, June 15:
1938: Johnny Vander Meer pitches second straight no-hitter in first night game at Ebbets Field
1938 — Johnny Vander Meer of the Cincinnati Reds pitches his second straight no-hitter, defeating the Brooklyn Dodgers 6-0 in the first night game at Ebbets Field.
Cincinnati Reds' lefty Johnny Vander Meer warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Dodgers which marked the first night game at Ebbets Field, June 15, 1938. (AP Photo)
1957: Dick Mayer wins US Open playoff by 7 strokes
1957 — Dick Mayer beats defending champion Cary Middlecoff by seven strokes in a playoff to win the U.S. Open.
The gallery applauds Dick Mayer after he scored with a birdie putt on the 18th green, June 15, 1957 at the National Open in Toledo, Ohio. His 282 total was tied by Cary Middlecoff. (AP Photo)
1969: Orville Moody wins US Open
1969 — Orville Moody shoots a 281 to beat Deane Beman, Al Geiberger and Bob Rosburg by one stroke and capture the U.S. Open.
In this June 15, 1969, file photo, Orville Moody uses his unorthodox, cross-handed method of putting during the final round of the tournament in Houston, Texas (AP Photo/File)
1980: Jack Nicklaus wins his fourth US Open
1980 — Jack Nicklaus wins his fourth U.S. Open with a record 272 for 72 holes.
Jack Nicklaus smiles as he holds up his fourth U.S. Open trophy, June 15, 1980, in Springfield, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
1986: Ray Floyd becomes oldest golfer to win major, winning US Open at 43
1986 — Ray Floyd, 43, beats Chip Beck and Lanny Wadkins by two strokes to become the oldest golfer to win the U.S. Open. It is Floyd’s fourth and final major victory.
Golfer Ray Floyd holds the U.S. Open Championship trophy cup with his daughter, Christina, after winning the tourney in Southampton, N.Y., Sunday, June 15, 1986. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
1991: Carl Lewis needs final jump to extend 64-meet winning streak in long jump
1991 — Carl Lewis, one jump from losing his 64-meet winning streak in the long jump, soars 28 feet, 4¼ inches to pass leader Mike Powell by a half-inch in the U.S. Championships in New York.
Carl Lewis of the U.S. soars through the air in the long jump final at the World Track and Field Championship in Tokyo, Aug. 30, 1991. Defending champion Lewis jumped 8.91 meters but his fellow countryman Mike Powell snatched the gold medal with an 8.95-meter world record jump and snapped Lewis' long jump winning streak at 65. (AP Photo/Sadayuki Mikami)
1997: Ernie Els wins his second US Open in four years
1997 — Ernie Els wins his second U.S. Open in four years, finishing one stroke ahead of Colin Montgomerie.
In this June 15, 1997, file photo, Ernie Els holds up the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. In the first major since 21-year-old Tiger Woods won the Masters by 12 shots, Els was the first to step forward by winning at Congressional for his second U.S. Open title. (AP Photo/Doug Mills, File)
2001: LA Lakers beat Philadelphia 76ers for NBA title repeat
2001 — Los Angeles beats Philadelphia 108-96 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to complete the best playoff run in NBA history. The Lakers, who finish the playoffs with a record of 15-1, are the first to go through the playoffs undefeated on the road.
This June 15, 2001 file photo shows Los Angeles Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal holding up the MVP trophy, right, and the championship trophy after the Lakers won their second straight NBA championship in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill,File)
2003: Jim Furyk wins his first major at US Open
2003 — Jim Furyk wins his first major championship and matches the lowest 72-hole score in the 103 years of the U.S. Open. Furyk closes with a 2-over 72 to win by three shots over Stephen Leaney of Australia.
In this June 15, 2003, file photo, Jim Furyk chips to the first hole during the final round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at the Olympia Fields Country Club, in Olympia Fields, Ill. Furyk reached 10-under 200 with a 67 in the third round at Olympia Fields, giving him a three-shot lead over Stephen Leaney. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
2004: Detroit Pistons win NBA title, top LA Lakers in 5 games
2004 — Detroit beats the Los Angeles Lakers 100-87 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals for the Pistons’ first championship in 14 years.
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups and teammates celebrate their 100-87 win over the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA Championship in the NBA Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday, June 15, 2004. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
2008: Tiger Woods forces US Open playoff with 12-foot birdie at Torrey Pines
2008 — Down to his last stroke at Torrey Pines, Tiger Woods sinks a 12-foot birdie putt to force an 18-hole playoff against Rocco Mediate for the U.S. Open. They finish at 1-under 283, the first time since 2004 someone breaks par in a U.S. Open.
Tiger Woods reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th green forcing a playoff against Rocco Mediate during the fourth round of the US Open championship at Torrey Pines Golf Course on Sunday, June 15, 2008 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
2011: Boston Bruins win their first Stanley Cup since 1972
2011 — The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1972, beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 in Game 7 of the finals.
Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas hoists the Stanley Cup after the Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 during Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
2014: Martin Kaymer goes wire-to-wire to win US Open
2014 — Martin Kaymer of Germany wins the U.S. Open after four days of dominance at Pinehurst No. 2. Kaymer finishes with an eight-shot victory over Rickie Fowler and Erik Compton and becomes the seventh player in the 114 years of the U.S. Open to go wire-to-wire.
Martin Kaymer, of Germany celebrates after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament in Pinehurst, N.C., Sunday, June 15, 2014. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
2014: San Antonio Spurs beat Miami Heat in 5 games for fifth NBA title
2014 — The San Antonio Spurs capture their fifth NBA championship, beating the Miami Heat 104-87 to win the series in five games.
The San Antonio Spurs Tony Parker (9), Tim Duncan (21), Matt Bonner, and Patty Mills (8) celebrate in the final moments at Game 5 of the NBA basketball finals against the Miami Heat on Sunday, June 15, 2014, in San Antonio. The Spurs won the NBA championship 104-87. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
2015: Blackhawks win third Stanley Cup in six seasons
2015 — Chicago’s Duncan Keith scores in the second period and directs a dominant defense that shuts down Tampa Bay’s high-scoring attack, and the Blackhawks blank the Lightning 2-0 in Game 6 for their third NHL title in the past six seasons.
Chicago Blackhawks' Duncan Keith, right, scores past Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Monday, June 15, 2015, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)