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Baseball Benches Schott – This DiSH for Feb. 3

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In 1993, Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott was suspended for the season and fined $25,000.

In 1876, Albert Spalding started a sporting good company.

And in 2008, the New York Giants spoiled New England’s perfect season, beating the Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII.

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Birth of the Red, White, and Blue – This DiSH for Feb. 1

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In 1967, the American Basketball Association was born. 

In 1950, Green Bay Packers legend Curly Lambeau stepped down as coach and GM.

In 1968, Green Bay Packers legend Vince Lombardi stepped down as head coach but stayed on another year as GM. 

In 2003, Regina Jacobs became the only woman to run a sub-4 minute indoor 1500 meters.

And in 2014, punter Ray Guy was elected to the Football Hall of Fame. 

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Baseball owners drop the hammer – This DiSH for Jan. 31

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In 1953, baseball owners took out their frustration with Bill Veeck, eventually forcing him to move the team out of St. Louis.

In 1920, Joe Malone scored 7 goals in a hockey game to set a record that still stands today in the NHL. 

And in 1993, Dallas beat Buffalo in the Super Bowl, but that game is known for one ignominious play involving Leon Lett.

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Quadruple OT Thriller! – This DiSH for Jan. 29

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In 1980, the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers played a 4OT marathon. Interestingly, not a single 3-pointer was made.

In 1936, the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame announced its first class. 

In 1963, the NFL Hall of Fame announced its first class. 

And in 1995, Deion Sanders played with the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, becoming the first and only athlete to play in both the Super Bowl and the World Series.  He was with the Atlanta Braves in 1992 when they played in the W.S.

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Boom! John Madden and the Telestrator – This DiSH for Jan. 24

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In 1982, it was a Super Bowl of firsts, including the first use of the telestrator on television. 

In 1999, David Duval fired a 59 in the final round of a PGA Tour event. 

And in 1981, ABA and NBA great Ron Boone retired, ending his consecutive game streak. 

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Super Bowl XXIII was more than just a game – This DiSH for Jan. 22

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In 1989, Super Bowl XXIII was one of the great ones, but what was going on outside the stadium led to changes in the league. 

Also, in 1973, it was the Sunshine Showdown in Kingston, Jamaica between George Foreman and Joe Frazier.

In 2006, Kobe Bryant dropped 81 on Toronto. 

And in 1927, the first live broadcast of an English Soccer Match.

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Game of the Century – This DiSH for Jan. 20

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In 1968, the Game of the Century in college basketball. 

In 1996, FoxSports debuted the FoxTrax hockey puck. 

And in 1980, ‘Hey Kid … Catch’ played in front of 105 million people during Super Bowl XIV.

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Modern Basketball Takes Shape – This DiSH for Jan. 18

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In 1896, the first five on five collegiate basketball game was played. 

In 1950, Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller asked for a pay cut. 

And in 1958, Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL.

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College Basketball Points Shaving Comes to Light – This DiSH for Jan. 17

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In 1951, the first arrests were made in a points-shaving scandal that would spiderweb to many more, nearly destroying the game. 

In 1971, a made field goal wins it for the Colts.

And in 1999, a missed field goal sends the Vikings packing. 

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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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