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Dale Hunter’s Cheap Shot on Pierre Turgeon – This DiSH for April 28

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In 1993, Washington’s Dale Hunter delivered a cheap shot on New York Islander Pierre Turgeon after he intercepted Hunter’s pass and scored to make it 5-1.

In 1965, Lyndsey Nelson broadcast a baseball game from an unusual spot. 

In 1988, the Baltimore Orioles lost their 21st straight game to open the season. 

In 1987, the NBA announced it was expanding into Charlotte, Miami, Orlando, and Minnesota

And in 1967, Muhammad Ali refused induction into the Army. 

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Hank Aaron hits #715 – This DiSH for April 8

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In 1974, Henry Aaron hit his 715th career home run to pass Babe Ruth.

In 1975, Frank Robinson became the first black manager in Major League Baseball.

In 1987, Al Campanis made one of the biggest foot in mouth mistakes in history.

And in 1996, the Charlotte Hornets beat the Chicago Bulls, breaking the Bulls 44-game home win streak. 

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Tarzan breaks his own 100 meter swimming World Record – This DiSH for Feb. 17

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In 1924, Johnny Weismuller, who would go on to play Tarzan in 12 movies in the 30s and 40s broke the 100 meter swimming record. 

In 1974, tragedy in Egypt prior to a soccer match.

And in 2001, Baron Davis sank the longest shot in NBA history. 

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