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Never Faced a Pitch…Still Stole 31 bases – This DiSH for March 16

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In 1974, the Oakland A’s signed Herb Washington who holds a unique record.

In 1964, Paul Hornung and Alex Karras were reinstated to the NFL after betting on football games.

And in 2018, UMBC became the first 16 seed to beat a 1. 

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The First Rose Bowl game was a disaster – This DiSH for Jan.1

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Happy New Year!!! 

In 1902, the first ever Rose Bowl Football game was played. It was kind of a disaster. 

In 2012, Matthew Stafford and Matt Flynn combined to throw for 1000 yards in a game. 

And in 1961, the Houston Oilers won the first AFL Championship. 

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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. 15

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In 2019, the Oakland Raiders played their final home game at Oakland-Alameda County stadium for the second time.

Also, in 1935 the Detroit Lions won their first title.

And in 1982, the New York Giants hired Bill Parcells as their head coach.

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