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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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McLain, the Mafia, and the Commish – This DiSH for Feb. 19

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In 1970, Denny McLain was suspended from baseball for his connections with gambling.

In 1984, Phil and Steve Mahre won gold and silver in the men’s Olympic Slalom, becoming the first brothers to win medals in the same event. 

Happy 38th birthday to Brazil’s Marta! Born on this day in 1986. 

And in 2013, Oscar Pistorius appeared in front of a South African magistrate claiming he shot his girlfriend by accident. 

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Race Cars, Snow, and a Fight – This DiSH for Feb. 18

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In 1979, the Daytona 500 was shown live start to finish for the first time. And wintry weather increased the number of people watching. And then there was the final lap!

In 2001, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was killed on the final lap of the Daytona 500. What happened as a result of this tragedy has saved the lives of other drivers. 

In 1944, Joe Nuxhall was signed by the Cincinnati Reds and would become the youngest player ever in Major League Baseball. 

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Tarzan breaks his own 100 meter swimming World Record – This DiSH for Feb. 17

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In 1924, Johnny Weismuller, who would go on to play Tarzan in 12 movies in the 30s and 40s broke the 100 meter swimming record. 

In 1974, tragedy in Egypt prior to a soccer match.

And in 2001, Baron Davis sank the longest shot in NBA history. 

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Earnhardt Finally Wins the Daytona 500! – This DiSH for Feb. 15

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In 1998, after 19 previous attempts, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. finally won NASCAR’s biggest race.

In 2004, his son, Dale, Jr. won his first Daytona 500 in only his fifth try. 

In 1994, down 31 points with 15:30 to play, Kentucky stormed back to beat LSU 99-95. 

And in 2004, Arizona State’s baseball team lost 6-0 to Oklahoma. It was the first game in nearly 10 years the Sun Devils had failed to score a run. 

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Eddie the Eagle Takes Flight! – This DiSH for Feb. 14

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In 1988, Eddie the Eagle became a hero to underdogs everywhere, competing in the Olympics as a ski jumper. 

Also in 1988, Richard Petty survived a horrifying crash at the Daytona 500. 

And in 1990, Michael Jordan wore #12 in a game because his usual #23 had been stolen. 

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Heiden Hidin’ No More – This DiSH for Feb. 13

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In 1977, Eric Heiden’s coming out party at the World All-Around Championships

In 1954, Furman’s Frank Selvy scored 100 points in a game. 

In 1990, Larry Bird came up a little short. 

And in 1968, the East Germans were disqualified, but should they have been? 

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Buster Douglas Shocks the World! – This DiSH Feb. 11

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In 1990, James “Buster’ Douglas beat Mike Tyson, shocking the world.

In 1982, Ozzie Smith finally became a St. Louis Cardinal.

And in 1988, Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams was released by the Hartford Whalers.

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