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Ruth and Gehrig Bid Farewell – This DiSH for June 2

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In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball.

In 1941, Lou Gehrig died from the disease that would soon bear his name. 

In 1970, Bruce McLaren died in a test run on the Goodwood Motor Circuit in England.

In 1993, Charles Smith denied four times at the end of the game against the Chicago Bulls.

In 2000, Reggie Miller killed the New York Knicks again. 

In 1983, Patty Sheehan shot a 63 and went on to win the LPGA Championship. 

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Ralph Sampson’s Game Winning Flip – This DiSH for May 21

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In 1986, Ralph Sampson’s flip shot sank the LA Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.

In 1989, it was the ‘Tide Slide’ that led a to a melee in the pits of The Winston All-Star race.

In 1977, Seattle Slew won the second leg of the Triple Crown.

And in 1901, FIFA was founded.

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New York to Paris – by Car?! – This DiSH for Feb. 12

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On this day in 1908, a transcontinental car race took the starting gun. 

And in 1909, a marathoner runs the fastest marathon at the time, in wing tips!

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