Tag: Boston Celtics

LA finally beats Boston, Bobby V in disguise, and an 18 on a par 3? – This DiSH for June 9

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In 1985, the Los Angeles Lakers finally beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals after losing in their previous 9 tries.

In 1987, the Lakers did it again with Magic Johnson hitting his famous hook shot. 

In 1999, NY Mets manager Bobby Valentine was tossed from a game but came back to the dugout in a disquise. 

In 1946, Ted Williams hit the longest homerun in Fenway Park history. 

In 1973, Secretariat won the first Triple Crown in 25 years. 

In 1919, Willie Chisholm carded an 18 on a par 3 at the US Open. 

 

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McHale Clotheslined Rambis, Resetting the Tone – This DiSH for June 6

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In 1984, the LA Lakers were cruising until a Kevin McHale hard foul on Kurt Rambis changed the tone for the game and the series. 

In 2001, Allen Iverson was nearly unstoppable until Tyron Lue was inserted. But an Iverson bucket in OT led to an emphatic stepover. 

In 1946, the BAA was formed. It would eventually become the NBA in. a few years. 

In 1992, World Bowl 2 featured North American teams for the only time in its history. 

And in 2000, it was the birth of ‘the Rally Monkey.’

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The Greatest NBA Game Ever! – This DiSH for June 4

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In 1976, game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns has been called by many ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played.’

In 1974, the Cleveland Indians hosted ‘Ten Cent Beer Night’ which turned into chaos. 

In 2000, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a huge deficit to beat Portland in game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

In 1987, Robin Ventura’s NCAA record 58-game hitting streak came to an end. 

And in 1923, a jockey died during a race and the horse still won. 

 

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Ali’s Phantom Punch – This DiSH for May 25

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In 1965, Muhammad Ali put Sonny Liston on the mat with his ‘Phantom Punch.’

In 1993, John Starks posterized Horace Grant and Michael Jordan with a spectacular dunk. 

In 2002, the Boston Celtics pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in NBA playoff history. 

And in 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs of his career. 

 

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Dominique vs Larry Legend plus Lebron’s First NBA Game Winner – This DiSH for May 22

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In 1988, Dominque Wilkins and Larry Bird went to head-to-head in a classic Game 7. 

In 2009, LeBron James hit the game winner in a 96-95 win in the Eastern Conference. 

In 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.

In 2003, Annika Sorenstam played a PGA tour event, becoming the first woman to do so since 1945.

In 1963, Mickey Mantle hit a home run that he called the ‘hardest ball he ever hit.’

And in 1976, boxer Oscar Bonavena was shot and killed outside the Mustang Ranch. 

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Secretariat Dazzles at the Derby – This DiSH for May 5

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In 1973, Secretariat broke slow but got going down the backstretch to win the Kentucky Derby in a record time. 

In 1969, Boston won their 11th NBA title in 13 years with Bill Russell playing and coaching his final game as a Celtic

In 1981, Larry Bird hit one of his most memorable shots as the Celtics beat the Houston Rockets in game 1 of the NBA Finals. 

And in 1904, Cy Young pitched the 20th Century’s first perfect game. 

 

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Bob Cousy’s Last Game as a Celtic – This DiSH for April 24

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In 1963. Bob Cousy played his last game as a Boston Celtic but the fact that he was a Celtic to begin with is an interesting story. 

In 1945, Happy Chandler was named as Major League Baseball’s Commissioner.

In 1901, it was the first ever American League game. 

In 1994, David Robinson scored 71 to win the NBA scoring title over Shaquille O’Neal. 

And in 2004, Eli Manning was drafted by the San Diego Chargers.

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Michael Jordan’s 63-point Playoff Game – This DiSH for April 20

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In 1986, Michael Jordan scored a NBA playoff record 63 points against the Boston Celtics

In 1981, Toshihiko Seko and Allison Roe both set new records at the Boston Marathon.

In 1912, Fenway Park opened with Boston beating New York.

And in 1967, boxing promotor Don King beat a man so badly, he died five days later in a Cleveland hospital. 

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Bill Russell the Player, Bill Russell the Coach – This DiSH for April 18

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In 1962, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to a game 7 win in the NBA Finals.

In 1966, Red Auerbach announced that Russell would be the next coach of the Celtics.

In 1946, Jackie Robinson became the first black player in International League history. 

In 1942, the Toronto Maple Leafs won game 7, battling back from a 3-0 deficit. 

In 1974, Moses Malone was drafted out of high school by the ABA’s Utah Stars.

In 2001, AC Green played his last game, ending his NBA record consecutive games played streak.

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