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Traded for a Cartoon Rabbit? Yep! – This DiSH for Feb. 9

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In 2006, a sports broadcaster was traded from one network to another for the rights to a long lost cartoon rabbit. 

In 1920, Major League Baseball outlawed the Spit Ball … kind of …

And in 2003, Michael Jordan played in his final NBA All-Star game. 

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Cleveland’s Legacy Win – This DiSH for Feb. 8

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In 1996, the city of Cleveland reached an agreement with the NFL and Art Modell, keeping the name ‘Browns’, the team colors and the history of the organization in Cleveland. 

In 1986, Spud Webb defied his height to win the NBA Slam Dunk competition. 

And in 1998, Women’s Hockey debuted in the Winter Olympics. 

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Jordan’s Diamond Dreams – This DiSH for Feb. 7

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In 1994, Michael Jordan signed with the Chicago White Sox to pursue a dream of playing Major League Baseball.

In 1949, Joe DiMaggio became the first $100,000 ball player. 

In 1976, Toronto’s Darryl Sittler scored 10 points in a game (6 goals, 4 assists), the most in an NHL game. 

And in 2023, LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. 

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Munich Air Disaster – This DiSH for Feb. 6

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On this day in 1958, a plane carrying 44 people, including the Manchester United Football Club, crashed killing 23. 

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Linsanity Takes Off! – This DiSH for Feb. 4

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In 2012, Jeremy Lin scored 25 points to light the rocket on Linsanity!

In 1987, the Sacramento Kings had the worst first quarter in NBA history. 

And in 2018, Nick Foles did something no one else in Super Bowl history has ever done as his Philadelphia Eagles beat New England. 

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Ben Hogan’s Brush with Death – This DiSH for Feb. 2

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In 1949, golfer Ben Hogan and his wife Valerie were traveling home for some much needed rest when they collided with a bus. 

In 1954, Bevo Francis scored 113 points in a college basketball game. 

And in 1968, Wilt Chamberlain had a double-triple-double. 

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Birth of the Red, White, and Blue – This DiSH for Feb. 1

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In 1967, the American Basketball Association was born. 

In 1950, Green Bay Packers legend Curly Lambeau stepped down as coach and GM.

In 1968, Green Bay Packers legend Vince Lombardi stepped down as head coach but stayed on another year as GM. 

In 2003, Regina Jacobs became the only woman to run a sub-4 minute indoor 1500 meters.

And in 2014, punter Ray Guy was elected to the Football Hall of Fame. 

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Baseball owners drop the hammer – This DiSH for Jan. 31

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In 1953, baseball owners took out their frustration with Bill Veeck, eventually forcing him to move the team out of St. Louis.

In 1920, Joe Malone scored 7 goals in a hockey game to set a record that still stands today in the NHL. 

And in 1993, Dallas beat Buffalo in the Super Bowl, but that game is known for one ignominious play involving Leon Lett.

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Magic Johnson Returned to the Lakers! – This DiSH for Jan. 30

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In 1996, Magic Johnson returned to the NBA to play for the LA Lakers after his H.I.V. disclosure and retirement four years earlier.

In 2018, James Harden posted a 60 point triple-double, becoming the first NBA player to accomplish that. 

In 1971, UCLA started its 88-game winning streak with a win over UC-Santa Barbara

And in 1924, England beat France in the first Gold Medal Curling match. 

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Quadruple OT Thriller! – This DiSH for Jan. 29

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In 1980, the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers played a 4OT marathon. Interestingly, not a single 3-pointer was made.

In 1936, the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame announced its first class. 

In 1963, the NFL Hall of Fame announced its first class. 

And in 1995, Deion Sanders played with the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, becoming the first and only athlete to play in both the Super Bowl and the World Series.  He was with the Atlanta Braves in 1992 when they played in the W.S.

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