1981 – Scott Hamilton wins the men’s title at the World Figure Skating Championships in Hartford, Connecticut.
Bowling Green’s Scott Hamilton, right, is congratulated by his coach Don Laws after winning the men’s world figure skating championship with his performance in the men’s world figure skating championship free skate March 6, 1981 in Hartford, Connecticut. This was Hamilton’s first world title. He is also the US men’s national champion. (AP Photo/John Duval)