Two Hockey Finals on the same day?! – This DiSH for May 19

In 1974, the Houston Aeros, featuring Gordie Howe beat the Chicago Cougars to win the 2nd Avco Cup in the World Hockey Association.

Also in 1974, the Philadelphia Flyers won their first ever Stanley Cup behind the excellent goaltending of Bernie Parent.

In 1991, Willy T. Ribbs became the first black driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.

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Barker Perfect and Cobb Pummels a Fan – This DiSH for May 15

In 1981, Cleveland pitcher Len Barker pitched a perfect game against Toronto

In 1912, Ty Cobb went into the stands and beat up a heckling fan.

In 1990, the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins played the longest NHL Stanley Cup Finals game.

In 1941, Joe Dimaggio’s record 56 game hitting streak got started on this day.

And in 1994, Neal Lancaster won a 6-player sudden death to earn a PGA tour win. That’s the largest group to play a sudden death playoff.

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In 1967, Dwight Smith was killed in a car accident in Kentucky just a few weeks after being selected by the LA Lakers in the NBA draft.

In 1992, former NFL star Lyle Alzado died from brain cancer.

In 1970, Harry Sinden left the Boston Bruins just a few days after winning the Stanley Cup.

In 1972, Willie Mays made his debut with the New York Mets.

In 1967, Mickey Mantle hit his 500th home run.

In 1986, Reggie Jackson hit career home run #537, one better than Mantle.

And in 2016, Zlatan Ibrahimovich scored two goals for Paris St. Germain in the final game of the season.

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In 1970, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup, sweeping St. Louis. The series was capped by Bobby Orr’s ‘Flying Goal.’

In 1973, the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Championship.

In 1974, the New York Nets beat the Utah Stars to win the ABA Championship.

In 2015, Rickie Fowler birdied the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass 3 times in 90 minutes to win the Players Championship.

And in 2014, the St. Louis Rams selected Michael Sam in the 7th round. Sam was the first openly gay player picked in the NFL draft.

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