Tag: Australian Open

Roy Campanella paralyzed – This DiSH for Jan. 28

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In 1958, Roy Campanella fell asleep at the wheel of his car and crashed into a tree. He was paralyzed as a result and would never play baseball or walk ever again. 

In 1957, American Shirley Fry beat fellow American Althea Gibson in the Australian women’s singles final to give her the career grand slam. 

And in 2005, Sammy Sosa was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Baltimore Orioles.  It was not a move that go well. 

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Dunk Contest is Born – This DiSH for Jan. 27

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In 1976, during the ABA All-Star game, the dunk contest made its first appearance. It was an instant hit, thanks to Dr. J and David Thompson.

In 1970, Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win the Australian Open.

And in 1996, Monica Seles won her only Grand Slam event after being stabbed during a match in 1993. 

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John McEnroe kicked out of the Australian Open – This DiSH for Jan. 21

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In 1990 – John McEnroe forgot about a rules change and it led to his expulsion from the tournament. 

In 1998, Venus and Serena Williams played against each other in a Grand Slam event for the first time. 

And in 2019, Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash on his way to his new team.

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The Music City Miracle – This DiSH for Jan. 8

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In 2000, was it a lateral? Or was is the Immaculate Deception? However you look at it, the Tennessee Titans pulled off one of the greatest game winners in NFL History. 

In 1955, Kentucky’s incredible home winning streak was snapped. 

And in 1977, American Roscoe Tanner won his first and only major tennis title. 

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