Tag: Bob Feller

Flyers charged with Assault – This DiSH for April 16

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In 1976, three Philadelphia Flyers were arrested for violence in a playoff loss the night before. 

In 1940, Cleveland Indian’s Bob Feller pitched the only opening day no-hitter in Major League Baseball.

In 1929, the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians wore numbers on the back of their jerseys.

In 1996, the Chicago Bulls won their 70th game of the season setting a new NBA record that lasted 20 years. 

And in 1999, Wayne Gretzky retired. 

 

 

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Ted Williams turned down $500,000 to play baseball – This DiSH for March 9

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In 1946, Ted Williams said ‘no’ to the Mexican Baseball League. 

In 1974, the game that led the NCAA to expand the NCAA Basketball Tournament. 

In 2001, 16-year old Ty Tryon made the cut at the Honda Classic becoming the second youngest player to play the weekend in a PGA tour event. 

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Modern Basketball Takes Shape – This DiSH for Jan. 18

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In 1896, the first five on five collegiate basketball game was played. 

In 1950, Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller asked for a pay cut. 

And in 1958, Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL.

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