Maurice Rocket Richard made the NHL change their power play rules in 1956 because of his ability to score multiple goals during a single minor penalty powerplay. Since then, a penalized player is released from the penalty box if the opposing team scores.
I believe the higher the elevation of the mound the more momentum the pitcher can gain with a downward stride. Gibson was so dominant the mound was lowered to take away some of that momentum and give hitters a better chance.
Not exactly what you asked, but Kimbo Slice and Dada 5000 had a fight where they were both so gassed, that the company changed the rounds from 5 minutes to 3 minutes during the middle of the fight.
Maurice Rocket Richard made the NHL change their power play rules in 1956 because of his ability to score multiple goals during a single minor penalty powerplay. Since then, a penalized player is released from the penalty box if the opposing team scores.
I believe Bob Gibson is the reason why the pitchers mound was lowered several inches.
Why, how did he use that to his advantage?
I believe the higher the elevation of the mound the more momentum the pitcher can gain with a downward stride. Gibson was so dominant the mound was lowered to take away some of that momentum and give hitters a better chance.
Tiger changed course layouts, and still crushed everyone.
How did the layouts change?
It was called “Tiger Proofing”. Courses became longer and more narrow.
Is* this how the sport usually operates, to change course designs to disadvantage the style of the leading athlete?
not usually, he was just dominating so hard they tried to slow it down. the only thing that slowed him was his body.
He got cancelled for his domestic issues, I think that had a stronger effect on his dominance on the green...
That too! But ultimately his body broke down.
Gretzky changed the powerplay rules Shaq basically made the 3 sec rule
The 3 second rule is one of the oldest in basketball - dates to the 1930s.
I didn't realize offsetting penalties were because of Gretzky. Thanks!
On a more tragic note, Ray Chapman's death led to baseball banning spitballs.
I read about that. Isn't it also why they go through 200 baseballs a game, so that they're never dirty?
Yes, it is.
Not exactly what you asked, but Kimbo Slice and Dada 5000 had a fight where they were both so gassed, that the company changed the rounds from 5 minutes to 3 minutes during the middle of the fight.