Month: April 2024

Monica Seles attacked on the court – This DiSH for April 30

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In 1993, Monica Seles was attacked by a knife-wielding assailant during a tennis match in Germany. 

In 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA title. 

In 1988, a fight between NY Knicks’ Larry Johnson and Miami’s Alonzo Mourning led to a hilarious moment when Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy clung to Mourning’s leg to keep the two apart. 

In 1922, Chicago White Sox rookie pitcher Charlie Robertson pitched a perfect game.

And in 1975, Muhammad Ali defended his heavyweight title against little known Jimmy Young  but many questioned the judges unanimous decision. 

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Dale Hunter’s Cheap Shot on Pierre Turgeon – This DiSH for April 28

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In 1993, Washington’s Dale Hunter delivered a cheap shot on New York Islander Pierre Turgeon after he intercepted Hunter’s pass and scored to make it 5-1.

In 1965, Lyndsey Nelson broadcast a baseball game from an unusual spot. 

In 1988, the Baltimore Orioles lost their 21st straight game to open the season. 

In 1987, the NBA announced it was expanding into Charlotte, Miami, Orlando, and Minnesota

And in 1967, Muhammad Ali refused induction into the Army. 

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Babe Ruth says Goodbye – This DiSH for April 27

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In 1947, it was ‘Babe Ruth Day’ at all major league ballparks. He addressed the crowd at Yankee Stadium. 

In 1956, Rocky Marciano retired from boxing and did so as the only undefeated heavyweight champion. 

In 2009, the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets by 56 in a playoff game to set the record for largest margin of victory in the NBA postseason. 

And in 1983, Nolan Ryan passed Walter Johnson on the all-time strikeouts list. 

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Baseball Player traded for Cases of Budweiser – This DiSH for April 26

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In 2003, pitcher Nigel Thatch was traded to the Fullerton Flyers for 60 cases of Budweiser. Thatch was and still is an actor who wanted to play baseball. He acted in a series of Budweiser commercials in the early 2000s. 

In 1983, the Baltimore Colts drafted John Elway with the first overall pick.

In 1931, Lou Gehrig hit a home run that didn’t count. He ended up in a tie with Babe Ruth at the end of the season for most home runs. 

In 2006, Kobe Bryant changed his jersey number from 8 to 24. 

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Phillie Phanatic made his debut – This DiSH for April 25

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In 1978, the Phillie Phanatic made his debut. 

In 1962, Harry Chiti became the first baseball player to be traded for himself. 

In 2003, Mo Cheeks made the best assist of his career when he helped out the 13-year old National Anthem Singer

In 2016, Tom Brady’s 4-game suspension for ‘DeflateGate’ was upheld. 

And in 1950, Chuck Cooper became the first black player selected in the NBA draft. 

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Bob Cousy’s Last Game as a Celtic – This DiSH for April 24

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In 1963. Bob Cousy played his last game as a Boston Celtic but the fact that he was a Celtic to begin with is an interesting story. 

In 1945, Happy Chandler was named as Major League Baseball’s Commissioner.

In 1901, it was the first ever American League game. 

In 1994, David Robinson scored 71 to win the NBA scoring title over Shaquille O’Neal. 

And in 2004, Eli Manning was drafted by the San Diego Chargers.

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Fernando Tatis, Sr hit 2 Grand Slams … in the same inning – This DiSH for April 23

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In 1999, – Fernando Tatis, Sr hit a pair of grand slam homers off LA’s Chan Ho Park in the third inning to become the first and still only player to do that. 

In 1955, the Chicago White Sox scored 29 runs in a game, tying a record at the time. 

In 1950, the Minneapolis Lakers won the first NBA Championship. 

In 2019, Southhampton’s Shane Long scored the fastest goal in an English Premier League history. 

And in 1964, Houston’s Ken Johnson became the first and only pitcher to lose a 9-inning no-hitter. 

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First Major League Baseball Game – This DiSH for April 22

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In 1876, it was the first major league baseball game between the Boston Red Caps and the Philadelphia Athletics.

In 1947, the Philadelphia Warriors beat the Chicago Stags to win the BBA Championship. 

In 1988, women were finally allowed to race in the ‘Little 500.’

In 1982, the Atlanta Braves lost to Cincinnati to end their consecutive win streak to start the season at 13. 

In 2003, NHL goalie Patrick Roy played his final game. 

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Rosie Ruiz’s Ruse at Boston Marathon – This DiSH for April 21

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In 1981, Rosie Ruiz crossed the finish line as the women’s winner of the Boston Marathon.  But where had she come from?

In 1951,  the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup in a series where all five games went to overtime.

In 1991, Raghib ‘Rocket’ Ismail decided to play in the Canadian Football League.

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