Tag: Detroit Pistons

The Bulls finally beat the Pistons – This DiSH for May 27

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In 1991, the Chicago Bulls put several years of frustration behind them, beating the sulky Detroit Pistons to advance to the NBA Finals. 

Also in 1991, a strange end to the Indianapolis 500 with Arie Luyendyk winning.

In 1937, Carl Hubbell won his 24th straight Major League baseball game. 

In 2012, Zach Johnson nearly coughed up a three shot lead on the final hole of the Colonial due to a faux pas.

In 1968,  Chicago Bears legendary coach George Halas retired. 

 

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First Professional Baseball Team…sort of – This DiSH for March 15

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In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team, with a few caveats. 

In 1892, the seeds of Liverpool FC were sown on this day with the ejection of John Houlding from Everton.

And in 1958, Maurice Stokes collapsed after a game, leaving him paralyzed and with brain damage. It was the result of what happened three days before.

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

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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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