Murray's Lousy Shot Knocks Fan Over

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 18, 2009 10:54 AM CDT

(Newser) – Gail DiMaggio got a much better look at Bill Murray then she bargained for. Competing in a pro-am tournament in Florida yesterday, the comedian hooked a shot so badly that he hit and knocked over DiMaggio—who was watching from her own yard. Murray rushed... Read full story »

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