Month: January 2024

‘The Drive’ or actually ‘Two Drives’ – This DiSH for Jan. 11

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In 1987, Denver’s John Elway engineered a 98-yard game-tying drive.

In 1983, a Wayne Gretzky record was broken. 

And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover was offered a job in sports. 

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Dwight Clark’s ‘The Catch’ – This DiSH for Jan. 10

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In 1982, Dwight Clark made ‘The Catch’ to send the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. 

Also in 1982, across the country, the Cincinnati Bengals were playing in the Freezer Bowl. 

And in 1989, Wayne Gretzky became the all-time leading points scorer in NHL history. 

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Art Modell fired legendary coach Paul Brown – This DiSH for Jan. 9

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In 1963, Art Modell fired coach Paul Brown.

In 1972, the LA Lakers winning streak is snapped.

And in 2005, Randy Moss had a memorable touchdown celebration.

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The Music City Miracle – This DiSH for Jan. 8

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In 2000, was it a lateral? Or was is the Immaculate Deception? However you look at it, the Tennessee Titans pulled off one of the greatest game winners in NFL History. 

In 1955, Kentucky’s incredible home winning streak was snapped. 

And in 1977, American Roscoe Tanner won his first and only major tennis title. 

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The Harlem Globetrotters are born – This Dish for Jan. 7

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In 1927, The Harlem Globetrotters played their first game.

In 1991, Pete Rose was released from federal prison after spending five months there.

And in, 1985, the Philadelphia Flyers 35-game unbeaten streak was broken.

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Nancy Kerrigan Assaulted – This DiSH for Jan. 6

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In 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked after practicing for the upcoming US Championships.

In 2013, Florida State overcame the largest deficit in a championship game to win the BCS title in the final year of two teams qualifying. 

In in 2018, Marcus Mariotta did something only one other quarterback in history has ever done. 

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Was Sonny Liston murdered? – This DiSH for Jan. 5

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On this day in 1971, the body of Charles ‘Sonny’ Liston was found in his Las Vegas home.

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The Oldest Man Ever to Play in the NFL – This DiSH for Jan. 4

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In 1976, George Blanda played his final game, closing a 27-year career that spanned four decades. 

Also, in 1984, Adrian Dantley hit 28 free throws in a game to equal Wilt Chamberlain’s mark. 

And in 2012, West Virginia beat Clemson 70-33 to set the record for most points scored in a bowl game. That mark was equaled in 2018 by Army. 

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Jimmy Butler bests Jordan’s franchise record – This DiSH for Jan. 3

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In 2016, Chicago’s Jimmy Butler scored a franchise recorded 40 points in the second half in a comeback win against Toronto. 

In 1992, Frank Reich rallied the Buffalo Bills from a 32-point deficit  in the greatest comeback in NFL Playoff history. 

And in 1983, Tony Dorsett had the longest TD run against Minnesota. 

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Horned Frogs epic comeback – This DiSH for Jan. 2

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In 2016, TCU came back from a 31-point deficit to beat Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. That tied the record for the biggest comeback in bowl history. 

In 1971, 66 people died and more than 200 were injured in a crush of fans trying to leave Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. 

And in 1956, the Baltimore Bullets lost a road game, beginning a long stretch of road defeats that would become the longest in NBA history. 

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