Historical clue formulations

• Hall-of-Fame slugger Johnny — 2016-07-17
• 1987 Masters winner Larry — 2010-11-08
• Larry who won the 1987 Masters — 2009-01-27
• Baseball's Johnny, known as the Big Cat — 2008-01-16
• Slugger known as the Big Cat — 2006-09-29
• Baseballer known as the Big Cat — 2004-04-24