On this day in sports: June 27

1. 1899 A. E. J. Collins (pictured) scored 628 runs not out, the highest recorded score in cricket until being surpassed in 2016. Source
2. 1954 The FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil, highly anticipated to be exciting, instead turns violent, with three players ejected and further fighting continuing after the game. Source
3. 1999 Born: Will Levis, American football player Source
4. 2000 Born: Chris Olave, American football player Source
5. 2002 Born: Kelee Ringo, American football player Source

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