Tag: English Premier League

Fernando Tatis, Sr hit 2 Grand Slams … in the same inning – This DiSH for April 23

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In 1999, – Fernando Tatis, Sr hit a pair of grand slam homers off LA’s Chan Ho Park in the third inning to become the first and still only player to do that. 

In 1955, the Chicago White Sox scored 29 runs in a game, tying a record at the time. 

In 1950, the Minneapolis Lakers won the first NBA Championship. 

In 2019, Southhampton’s Shane Long scored the fastest goal in an English Premier League history. 

And in 1964, Houston’s Ken Johnson became the first and only pitcher to lose a 9-inning no-hitter. 

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Richard Riot in Montreal – This DiSH for March 17

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In 1955, French Canadians and fans of Montreal’s Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard rioted in protest of their star being suspended.

In 1897, it was a boxing match to remember.

And in 2012, Fabrice Muamba collapsed during an FA Cup match.

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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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Munich Air Disaster – This DiSH for Feb. 6

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On this day in 1958, a plane carrying 44 people, including the Manchester United Football Club, crashed killing 23. 

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John McEnroe kicked out of the Australian Open – This DiSH for Jan. 21

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In 1990 – John McEnroe forgot about a rules change and it led to his expulsion from the tournament. 

In 1998, Venus and Serena Williams played against each other in a Grand Slam event for the first time. 

And in 2019, Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash on his way to his new team.

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