Tag: Babe Ruth

Ruth and Gehrig Bid Farewell – This DiSH for June 2

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In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball.

In 1941, Lou Gehrig died from the disease that would soon bear his name. 

In 1970, Bruce McLaren died in a test run on the Goodwood Motor Circuit in England.

In 1993, Charles Smith denied four times at the end of the game against the Chicago Bulls.

In 2000, Reggie Miller killed the New York Knicks again. 

In 1983, Patty Sheehan shot a 63 and went on to win the LPGA Championship. 

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Barry Bonds hit #715 and then a funny thing happened – This DiSH for May 28

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In 2006, Barry Bonds hit home run #715. A lucky fan waiting for a sandwich looked up and caught it. 

In 1957, the National League okay’d Brooklyn’s and New York’s move to the west coast. 

In 1956, Dale Long hit a home run in his 8th straight game. 

 

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Ali’s Phantom Punch – This DiSH for May 25

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In 1965, Muhammad Ali put Sonny Liston on the mat with his ‘Phantom Punch.’

In 1993, John Starks posterized Horace Grant and Michael Jordan with a spectacular dunk. 

In 2002, the Boston Celtics pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NBA playoff history. 

And in 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs of his career. 

 

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Was Kobe Bryant Intentionally Poisoned in 2002? – This DiSH for May 20

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In 2002, Kobe Bryant woke up at 1 a.m. on this day with stomach issues after ordering hotel room service. He was apparently the only one who got sick at the hotel that night. 

In 1972, the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Nets to win the ABA championship for the second time. 

In 1979, the Winnipeg Jets beat Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers to win the World Hockey Association’s final Avco Cup. 

In 2000, Minnesota Timberwolf Malik Sealey was killed by a drunk driver. 

In 1972, Bee Bee Bee was a 19-1 longshot but still won the Preakness Stakes

In 1988, the bull Red Rock was finally ridden successfully.

And in 1922, Kenessaw Mountain Landis reinstated Babe Ruth and two others after breaking the rules at the end of 1921.

 

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Babe Ruth says Goodbye – This DiSH for April 27

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In 1947, it was ‘Babe Ruth Day’ at all major league ballparks. He addressed the crowd at Yankee Stadium. 

In 1956, Rocky Marciano retired from boxing and did so as the only undefeated heavyweight champion. 

In 2009, the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets by 56 in a playoff game to set the record for largest margin of victory in the NBA postseason. 

And in 1983, Nolan Ryan passed Walter Johnson on the all-time strikeouts list. 

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Origin of ‘Tape Measure Home Run’ – This DiSH for April 17

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In 1953, Mickey Mantle hit a 565 foot bomb and the became the origin of the phrase ‘tape measure home run.’

In 1976, Philadelphia’s Mike Schmidt hit 4 straight home runs.

In 1972, a ceremonial first pitch went horribly wrong. 

In 1860, it was the first recognized world championship boxing match.

And in 1977, the LA Kings Don Kozak scored the quickest goal in an NHL playoff game.

 

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Hank Aaron hits #715 – This DiSH for April 8

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In 1974, Henry Aaron hit his 715th career home run to pass Babe Ruth.

In 1975, Frank Robinson became the first black manager in Major League Baseball.

In 1987, Al Campanis made one of the biggest foot in mouth mistakes in history.

And in 1996, the Charlotte Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls, breaking the Bulls 44-game home win streak. 

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The Most Unusual Finish to an NBA game…ever! – This DiSH for March 25

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In 1979, the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets had a most unusual finish to their game on this day. 

In 1961, St. Joe’s and Utah played at 4OT classic in the NCAA tournament. St. Joe’s win would soon be vacated. 

In 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs of his career. 

In 1973, Wilt Chamberlain played his final game in the NBA. 

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‘Why not? I had a better year than he did.’ – This DiSH for March 8

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In 1930, Babe Ruth signed a huge contract. 

In 1971, it was ‘The Fight of the Century’ in MSG between Ali and Frazier

And in 1936, the first car race in Daytona was run on a 3 mile long road and beach course. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 26

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In 1977, the Mud Bowl between the Minnesota Vikings and LA Rams.

In 1919, the Boston Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.

And in 2004, Peyton Manning threw his 49th TD pass of the season, setting the record for most TD passes in a season. That record is now 55, also held by Manning. 

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