On this day in sports: May 15

1. 1912 During a match, baseball star Ty Cobb enters the stands and assaults a fan who had heckled him, leading to his suspension. Source
2. 1990 Born: Jordan Eberle, Canadian ice hockey player Source
3. 1998 Died: Earl Manigault, American basketball player (born 1944) Source
4. 2004 Arsenal became the first football team in England's top flight to finish a season undefeated since Preston North End did so in 1888–1889. Source
5. 2004 Arsenal F.C. go an entire league campaign unbeaten in the English Premier League, joining Preston North End F.C. with the right to claim the title "The Invincibles". Source
6. 2009 Died: Wayman Tisdale, American basketball player and bass player (born 1964) Source

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