Texas Western beats Kentucky – This DiSH for March 19

In 1966, Texas Western (now UTEP) started five black players against Kentucky’s all-white starting five. 

In 1981, the Buffalo Sabres set the NHL record for goals in a period. 

In 1991, the NFL pulled the Super Bowl out of Phoenix.

And in 1995, Michael Jordan returned to the basketball court. 

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Eddie the Eagle Takes Flight! – This DiSH for Feb. 14

In 1988, Eddie the Eagle became a hero to underdogs everywhere, competing in the Olympics as a ski jumper. 

Also in 1988, Richard Petty survived a horrifying crash at the Daytona 500. 

And in 1990, Michael Jordan wore #12 in a game because his usual #23 had been stolen. 

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Jordan’s Diamond Dreams – This DiSH for Feb. 7

In 1994, Michael Jordan signed with the Chicago White Sox to pursue a dream of playing Major League Baseball.

In 1949, Joe DiMaggio became the first $100,000 ball player. 

In 1976, Toronto’s Darryl Sittler scored 10 points in a game (6 goals, 4 assists), the most in an NHL game. 

And in 2023, LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. 

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Birth of the ‘Trent Tucker’ Rule – This DiSH for Jan. 15

In 1990, the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls on an ‘impossible’ shot. It resulted in a rules change. 

In 1997, Dennis Rodman kicked a cameraman.

In 1967, Green Bay beat Kansas City in Super Bowl I

And in 1878, Harvard’s Fred Thayer applied for a patent for the first baseball catcher’s mask. 

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Tragedy in the NHL – This DiSH for Jan. 13

In 1968, Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton was injured on the ice.

In 1974, Miami beat Minnesota to win their second consecutive Super Bowl

In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time.

In 2009, controversy led to the firing of a coach after a lopsided basketball score.

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Jimmy Butler bests Jordan’s franchise record – This DiSH for Jan. 3

In 2016, Chicago’s Jimmy Butler scored a franchise recorded 40 points in the second half in a comeback win against Toronto. 

In 1992, Frank Reich rallied the Buffalo Bills from a 32-point deficit  in the greatest comeback in NFL Playoff history. 

And in 1983, Tony Dorsett had the longest TD run against Minnesota. 

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