Tag: Ayrton Senna

Ayrton Senna’s Tragic Death – This DiSH for May 1

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In 1994, 3-time Formula One Champion Ayrton Senna crashed in the Tamburello turn at Imola. He was pronounced dead at the hospital hours later. He was 34. 

In 1920, the longest major league baseball game by innings was played. 

In 1991, Nolan Ryan threw his 7th career no-hitter and Ricky Henderson became the all-time leading base stealer. 

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Griffith vs. ‘Kid Paret,’ Inspiration for ‘Rocky,’ and an unfortunate bird incident – This DiSH for March 24

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In 1962, Emile Griffith vs. Benny ‘Kid’ Paret ended in tragedy. 

In 1975, a Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner fight inspired a cultural icon.

In 1991, Ayrton Senna won the Brazilian Grand Prix as his gearbox failed.

In 2001, a Randy Johnson fastball struck a bird in flight in a spring training game. 

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