Month: January 2024

John McEnroe kicked out of the Australian Open – This DiSH for Jan. 21

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In 1990 – John McEnroe forgot about a rules change and it led to his expulsion from the tournament. 

In 1998, Venus and Serena Williams played against each other in a Grand Slam event for the first time. 

And in 2019, Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash on his way to his new team.

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Game of the Century – This DiSH for Jan. 20

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In 1968, the Game of the Century in college basketball. 

In 1996, FoxSports debuted the FoxTrax hockey puck. 

And in 1980, ‘Hey Kid … Catch’ played in front of 105 million people during Super Bowl XIV.

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Traded for a Bus! – This DiSH for Jan. 19

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In 1983, a hockey player is traded for a bus!

In 1974, Notre Dame beat UCLA breaking their 88-game winning streak.

In 2002, the ‘Tuck Rule’ game.

And in 2013, Lance Armstrong admits to doping. 

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Modern Basketball Takes Shape – This DiSH for Jan. 18

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In 1896, the first five on five collegiate basketball game was played. 

In 1950, Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller asked for a pay cut. 

And in 1958, Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL.

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College Basketball Points Shaving Comes to Light – This DiSH for Jan. 17

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In 1951, the first arrests were made in a points-shaving scandal that would spiderweb to many more, nearly destroying the game. 

In 1971, a made field goal wins it for the Colts.

And in 1999, a missed field goal sends the Vikings packing. 

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4000 Miles to Destruction – This DiSH for Jan. 16

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In 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets traveled 4000 miles to play a hockey series. It didn’t go well. 

In 1972, Dallas beat Miami in Super Bowl VI.

And in 1970, Curt Flood officially filed his civil lawsuit against Major League Baseball

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Birth of the ‘Trent Tucker’ Rule – This DiSH for Jan. 15

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In 1990, the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls on an ‘impossible’ shot. It resulted in a rules change. 

In 1997, Dennis Rodman kicked a cameraman.

In 1967, Green Bay beat Kansas City in Super Bowl I

And in 1878, Harvard’s Fred Thayer applied for a patent for the first baseball catcher’s mask. 

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Duran vs. Pazienza -Segunda pelea – This DiSH for Jan. 14

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In 1995, Roberto Duran and Vinny Pazienza fought for the second time.

In 1932, Eddie Arcaro won his first horse race.

And in 1954, Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe.

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Tragedy in the NHL – This DiSH for Jan. 13

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In 1968, Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton was injured on the ice.

In 1974, Miami beat Minnesota to win their second consecutive Super Bowl

In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time.

In 2009, controversy led to the firing of a coach after a lopsided basketball score.

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The Highest Scoring College Basketball Game – This DiSH for Jan. 12

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In 1992, Troy and DeVry combined to score the most points in a college basketball game. 

In 1969, the NY Jets beat the Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III

In 2013, the Mile High Miracle.

And in 1995, the OJ Simpson murder trial got underway.

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