First Filly in 65 Years Wins the Derby! – This DiSH for May 3

In 1980, Genuine Risk became the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby since 1915.

In 1986, Bill Shoemaker rode a 17-1 longshot named Ferdinand to the win at the Derby.

In 1964, Pete Brown became the first black golfer to ever win a PGA Tour Event.

In 1970, Jack Nicklaus beat Arnold Palmer in a one-hole playoff to win the Byron Nelson Classic.

In 1936, Joe DiMaggio made his major league debut.

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Nicklaus’ record, Hextall’s first, and the Heat retired whose jersey? – This DiSH for April 11

In 1965 – Jack Nicklaus scorched Augusta National to win the Masters

In 1976 – Raymond Floyd equaled Jack’s four day total.

In 1966 – Emmett Ashford became the first black umpire in Major League Baseball

In 1989 – Philadelphia goalie Ron Hextall scored an empty netter to become the first goalie to score in NHL postseason.

In 2003 – the Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan’s #23.

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In 1896, it looked like a Greek sweep of the top three finishers or was it?

In 1960, Arnold Palmer won the second of his four Masters Green Jackets.

In 1975, Lee Elder became the first black man to play in The Masters.

And in 1999, the Chicago Bulls set a record of futility.

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In 1958, Arnold Palmer battled the weather, the course conditions, and the other golfers to win his first Masters.

Also on this day, the term ‘Amen Corner’ to describe Augusta National’s 11th, 12th, and 13th holes was coined by a Sports Illustrated writer.

In 1896, the modern Olympics was born. The US team nearly missed it.

In 1997, NHL veteran Craig McTavish retired becoming the final player allowed to play without a helmet.

In 1973, Ron Blomberg became the first DH in major league baseball.

In 1982, opening day at Yankee Stadium was canceled due to a blizzard.

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