Tag: Browns

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 Drive’ or actually ‘Two Drives’ – This DiSH for Jan. 11

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In 1987, Denver’s John Elway engineered a 98-yard game-tying drive.

In 1983, a Wayne Gretzky record was broken. 

And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover was offered a job in sports. 

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Art Modell fired legendary coach Paul Brown – This DiSH for Jan. 9

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In 1963, Art Modell fired coach Paul Brown.

In 1972, the LA Lakers winning streak is snapped.

And in 2005, Randy Moss had a memorable touchdown celebration.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 31

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In 1967, the ‘Ice Bowl’ between Dallas and Green Bay in the coldest game ever played in NFL history. 

In 1972 , Roberto Clemente died after the plane he was flying in to deliver humanitarian aid to Nicaragua crashed. 

In 2017, the Cleveland Browns became the second NFL team in history to finish their season 0-16.

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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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