Tag: Boxing

Epic Super Bowl Comeback – This DiSH for Feb. 5

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In 2017, it was the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history and of course it involved the New England Patriots. 

In 2009, Tennessee’s Pat Summitt became the first Division I basketball coach (men or women) to win 1000 games. 

In 1960, Bill Russell did something no one had done in the NBA. 

And in 1943, Jake LaMotta beat Sugar Ray Robinson in a unanimous decision. 

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First Winter Olympics – This DiSH for Jan. 25

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In 1924, the first Winter Olympiad premiered in France.

In 1960, Wilt Chamberlain set a rookie scoring record.

And in 1939, Joe Louis knocked out a friend, doing him a favor in the process.

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Super Bowl XXIII was more than just a game – This DiSH for Jan. 22

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In 1989, Super Bowl XXIII was one of the great ones, but what was going on outside the stadium led to changes in the league. 

Also, in 1973, it was the Sunshine Showdown in Kingston, Jamaica between George Foreman and Joe Frazier.

In 2006, Kobe Bryant dropped 81 on Toronto. 

And in 1927, the first live broadcast of an English Soccer Match.

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Duran vs. Pazienza -Segunda pelea – This DiSH for Jan. 14

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In 1995, Roberto Duran and Vinny Pazienza fought for the second time.

In 1932, Eddie Arcaro won his first horse race.

And in 1954, Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe.

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Was Sonny Liston murdered? – This DiSH for Jan. 5

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On this day in 1971, the body of Charles ‘Sonny’ Liston was found in his Las Vegas home.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 5

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On this day in 1947, Joe Louis retained his heavyweight title to the disbelief of everybody, including Louis himself.

In 1995, Dan Marino threw for 300 yards in a game for the 52nd time in his career,

And in 2000, moved into second place on the all-time NBA scoring list.

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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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