February 28, 1997: Top seed Jim Johnson Jr. wins his first PBA title with a 232-197 victory over Pete Weber in the championship match of the Oregon Open in Portland.
February 28, 1987: In a battle of left-handers, leading qualifier John Gant bests Parker Bohn III, 223-190, to capture his second PBA championship at the True Value Open in Peoria, Ill.
February 28, 1981: At the Cleveland Open in North Olmstead, Mal Acosta defeats Marshall Holman, 235-170, to take home his first PBA title.
February 28, 1970: Nelson Burton Jr. conquers Ray Bluth, 243-215, to win the Buckeye Open in Toledo, Ohio.