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Mickey Mantle Calls it Quits – This DiSH for March 1

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In 1969, Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle retired.

In 1997, Hector Camacho beat the 40-year old Sugar Ray Leonard. 

In 2003, Mount St. Mary’s head basketball coach Jim Phelan coached his last game, closing out his 49 year career. 

And in 1953, Babe Zaharias won the Sarasota Open by 7 shots but not without some controversy. 

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Eleven Suspended for the Season – This DiSH for Feb. 28

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On this day in 1986, eleven MLB players were suspended for the season. 

In 1989, the Oilers and the Kings combined for the most penalties in a game. 

And in 1999, Serena Williams one her first WTA singles title. 

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SMU’s Post Apocalyptic Landscape – This DiSH for Feb. 27

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In 1987, two days after the NCAA dropped the so-called ‘Death Penalty’ on SMU’s football program, the landscape looked bleak.

In 1960, the USA hockey team beat the Soviets in the Olympics and went on to win the gold medal just like in 1980. 

And in 1987, the movie ‘Hoosiers‘ was released in theaters. 

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Babe Ruth a Brave? – This DiSH for Feb. 26

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In 1946, the Yankees released Babe Ruth and he quickly signed with the Boston Braves on the same day. His stint there was short and didn’t go well. 

In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys fired Head Coach Tom Landry.

And in 1967, Mario Andretti won the Daytona 500 in his first and only appearance, becoming the first foreign born driver to win a NASCAR race. 

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Ali Shook Up the World – This DiSH for Feb. 25

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In 1964, Muhammad Ali became the champ after beating Sonny Liston. 

In 1987, the ‘Death Penalty’ was handed down to SMU’s football program.

And in 1977, the movie ‘Slap Shot’ was released in theaters. 

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The Greatest Game Nobody Ever Saw – This DiSH for Feb. 24

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In 1985 – A USFL classic featuring future Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jim Kelly.

In 1978 – Golden State Warrior Clifford Ray saved a dolphin’s life. 

And in 1961, Lee Petty and Johnny Beauchamp had a horrifying crash at Daytona. Here’s the video clip I mentioned in the episode of the Petty and Beauchamp wreck.

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How the Weather Influenced Bobby Knight to Throw a Chair – This DiSH for Feb. 23

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In 1985, Bobby Knight and his infamous chair throwing incident was influenced a great deal by the weather in Bloomington that day. 

In 1958, Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by one of Fidel Castro’s men.

And in 1980, speed skater Eric Heiden won his fifth gold medal of the Lake Placid Olympiad. 

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Not one…but TWO Miracles! – This DiSH for Feb. 22

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In 2020. David Ayres became the first emergency goalie to be credited with a win! 

In 1980, it was the Miracle on Ice.

In 1959, the first Daytona 500 run on the 2.5 mile track. 

And in 1968, the NFL standardized the ‘Slingshot’ goalpost. 

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Gold for Liechtenstein! – This DiSH for Feb. 21

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In 1980, Hanni Wenzel won the first ever Gold medal for Liechtenstein. 

In 1970, Pete Maravich and Dan Issel dueled in college basketball.

In 1954, Dick Button landed the first ever triple jump in figure skating. 

And in 1979, a girl’s basketball game to NOT remember. 

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Souchak’s Scorched Earth Record – This DiSH for Feb. 20

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In 1955, golfer Mike Souchak set two records that would stand for more than 40 years. 

In 1929, the Boston Red Sox had to move Sunday games for what reason?

And in 1952, Emmett Ashford became the first African American to be certified to be an umpire. 

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