Griffith vs. ‘Kid Paret,’ Inspiration for ‘Rocky,’ and an unfortunate bird incident – This DiSH for March 24

In 1962, Emile Griffith vs. Benny ‘Kid’ Paret ended in tragedy. 

In 1975, a Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner fight inspired a cultural icon.

In 1991, Ayrton Senna won the Brazilian Grand Prix as his gearbox failed.

In 2001, a Randy Johnson fastball struck a bird in flight in a spring training game. 

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