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Future of USA Boxing Gone in an Instant – This DiSH for March 14

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In 1980, a plane crash killed members of USA Amateur Boxing

In 1991, 15th-seeded Richmond beat second seed Syracuse.

And in 1967, Bubba Smith was drafted by the Baltimore Colts. 

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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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The Highest Scoring College Basketball Game – This DiSH for Jan. 12

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In 1992, Troy and DeVry combined to score the most points in a college basketball game. 

In 1969, the NY Jets beat the Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III

In 2013, the Mile High Miracle.

And in 1995, the OJ Simpson murder trial got underway.

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Horned Frogs epic comeback – This DiSH for Jan. 2

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In 2016, TCU came back from a 31-point deficit to beat Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. That tied the record for the biggest comeback in bowl history. 

In 1971, 66 people died and more than 200 were injured in a crush of fans trying to leave Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. 

And in 1956, the Baltimore Bullets lost a road game, beginning a long stretch of road defeats that would become the longest in NBA history. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 28

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In 1975, ‘Hail Mary’ became part of our sports language.

Also, in 1958, ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’

In 2008, the Detroit Lions did something they wished they hadn’t

And in 2021, John Madden passed away.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 4

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In 1960, Johnny Unitas set an NFL mark that would stand for 52 years.

Also, in 1961 Floyd Patterson retained his heavyweight title but came under fire for doing so.

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