Tag: Augusta National

Tiger Woods Wins his first Masters in Record Fashion – This DiSH for April 13

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In 1997, Tiger won his first Masters by a record number of shots and also posted the best 4-day total in Masters history.

In 1986, a 46-year old Jack Nicklaus won his 6th Masters green jacket, becoming the oldest to ever win at Augusta. 

In 1957, the Boston Celtics beat the St. Louis Hawks in game 7 of the NBA championship to win their first of 17 NBA titles

And in 1978, the ‘Reggie’ bar was distributed at the New York Yankees game. 

 

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

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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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Triumph and Trickery in the Original Olympic Marathon – This DiSH for April 10

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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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Lester Patrick literally saves the day – This DiSH for April 7

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In 1928, New York Rangers head coach Lester Patrick inserted himself in as the goalie after Lorne Chabot took a puck to the eye. 

In 1935, Gene Sarazen hit the most famous shot at the Masters.

In 1963, Jack Nicklaus won the first of his six Masters Green Jackets.

In 1985, Herschel Walker ran for a USFL record 233 yards.

And in 1989, the movie ‘Major League’ opened in theaters. 

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Who is Abebe Bikila? And why should you care? – This DiSH for March 22

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In 1969, Abebe Bikila was in a car accident that left him paralyzed but his influence on long distance running is evident today. 

In 1893, it was the first women’s basketball game played at a college. 

And in 1934, the first Masters got underway. 

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