Tag: Chicago Cubs

Franklin D. Roosevelt Turned the Lights on in Cincinnati – This DiSH for May 24

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In 1935, it was the first night game in Major League Baseball

In 1920, a crackdown on gambling at Wrigley Field was carried out as 47 people were arrested in the bleacher seats. 

In 1981, Bobby Unser won the Indianapolis 500. 

In 1987, Al Unser, Sr. won his 4th Indy 500.

In 1992, Al Unser, Jr won the closest Indy 500

And in 2004, Maurice Clarett lost his case with the NFL.

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Phillie Phanatic made his debut – This DiSH for April 25

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In 1978, the Phillie Phanatic made his debut. 

In 1962, Harry Chiti became the first baseball player to be traded for himself. 

In 2003, Mo Cheeks made the best assist of his career when he helped out the 13-year old National Anthem Singer

In 2016, Tom Brady’s 4-game suspension for ‘DeflateGate’ was upheld. 

And in 1950, Chuck Cooper became the first black player selected in the NBA draft. 

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First NCAA Basketball Championship – This DiSH for March 27

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In 1939, the first NCAA Championship was played.

In 1902, the Chicago Daily News began calling the local baseball team the Cubs.

In 2006, the NFL voted to brand all Wilson game balls with ‘The Duke’ in memory and honor of Wellington Mara.

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