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Lou Gehrig’s Iron Man Streak Comes to an End – This DiSH for May 2

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In 1939, Lou Gehrig removed himself from the lineup, ending his streak of consecutive games at 2,130.

In 1954, St. Louis’ Stan Musial hit five home runs in a single day. 

In 1964, Bill Hartack rode Northern Dancer to the then fastest Kentucky Derby win. 

In 1970, Diane Crump became the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby. 

And in 1984, the Dallas Cowboys used a 12-round pick to select Olympian Carl Lewis. 

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Babe Ruth a Brave? – This DiSH for Feb. 26

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In 1946, the Yankees released Babe Ruth and he quickly signed with the Boston Braves on the same day. His stint there was short and didn’t go well. 

In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys fired Head Coach Tom Landry.

And in 1967, Mario Andretti won the Daytona 500 in his first and only appearance, becoming the first foreign born driver to win a NASCAR race. 

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4000 Miles to Destruction – This DiSH for Jan. 16

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In 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets traveled 4000 miles to play a hockey series. It didn’t go well. 

In 1972, Dallas beat Miami in Super Bowl VI.

And in 1970, Curt Flood officially filed his civil lawsuit against Major League Baseball

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

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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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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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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 27

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In 1998 – Emmit Smith scored career TD number 124 to pass Marcus Allen on the All-Time rushing TDs list.

In 1974 – Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman Trophies

In 1991 – Tim Hardaway set a record that he wishes he hadn’t

And in 2012 – the New York Knicks signed Jeremy Lin.

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