Tag: football

Bounty Gate Exposed! – This DiSH for March 2

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In 2012, ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed the New Orleans Bounty Gate program.

In 1974, the North Carolina Tar Heels erased an 8-point deficit in the final 17 seconds to send the game to OT

And in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in an NBA game.

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SMU’s Post Apocalyptic Landscape – This DiSH for Feb. 27

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In 1987, two days after the NCAA dropped the so-called ‘Death Penalty’ on SMU’s football program, the landscape looked bleak.

In 1960, the USA hockey team beat the Soviets in the Olympics and went on to win the gold medal just like in 1980. 

And in 1987, the movie ‘Hoosiers‘ was released in theaters. 

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Ali Shook Up the World – This DiSH for Feb. 25

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In 1964, Muhammad Ali became the champ after beating Sonny Liston. 

In 1987, the ‘Death Penalty’ was handed down to SMU’s football program.

And in 1977, the movie ‘Slap Shot’ was released in theaters. 

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The Greatest Game Nobody Ever Saw – This DiSH for Feb. 24

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In 1985 – A USFL classic featuring future Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jim Kelly.

In 1978 – Golden State Warrior Clifford Ray saved a dolphin’s life. 

And in 1961, Lee Petty and Johnny Beauchamp had a horrifying crash at Daytona. Here’s the video clip I mentioned in the episode of the Petty and Beauchamp wreck.

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Not one…but TWO Miracles! – This DiSH for Feb. 22

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In 2020. David Ayres became the first emergency goalie to be credited with a win! 

In 1980, it was the Miracle on Ice.

In 1959, the first Daytona 500 run on the 2.5 mile track. 

And in 1968, the NFL standardized the ‘Slingshot’ goalpost. 

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Tarzan breaks his own 100 meter swimming World Record – This DiSH for Feb. 17

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In 1924, Johnny Weismuller, who would go on to play Tarzan in 12 movies in the 30s and 40s broke the 100 meter swimming record. 

In 1974, tragedy in Egypt prior to a soccer match.

And in 2001, Baron Davis sank the longest shot in NBA history. 

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Cleveland’s Legacy Win – This DiSH for Feb. 8

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In 1996, the city of Cleveland reached an agreement with the NFL and Art Modell, keeping the name ‘Browns’, the team colors and the history of the organization in Cleveland. 

In 1986, Spud Webb defied his height to win the NBA Slam Dunk competition. 

And in 1998, Women’s Hockey debuted in the Winter Olympics. 

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Jordan’s Diamond Dreams – This DiSH for Feb. 7

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In 1994, Michael Jordan signed with the Chicago White Sox to pursue a dream of playing Major League Baseball.

In 1949, Joe DiMaggio became the first $100,000 ball player. 

In 1976, Toronto’s Darryl Sittler scored 10 points in a game (6 goals, 4 assists), the most in an NHL game. 

And in 2023, LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. 

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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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Epic Super Bowl Comeback – This DiSH for Feb. 5

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In 2017, it was the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history and of course it involved the New England Patriots. 

In 2009, Tennessee’s Pat Summitt became the first Division I basketball coach (men or women) to win 1000 games. 

In 1960, Bill Russell did something no one had done in the NBA. 

And in 1943, Jake LaMotta beat Sugar Ray Robinson in a unanimous decision. 

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