On this day in sports: June 2

1. 1962 One of the most violent football matches took place at the World Cup as Chile defeated Italy in a group match. Source
2. 1962 During the FIFA World Cup, police intervene multiple times in fights between Chilean and Italian players in one of the most violent games in football history. Source
3. 1997 Died: Helen Jacobs, American tennis champion (born 1908) Source
4. 2012 Died: LeRoy Ellis, American basketball player (born 1940) Source
5. 2024 Died: Larry Allen, American football player (born 1971) Source

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