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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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Duran vs. Pazienza -Segunda pelea – This DiSH for Jan. 14

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In 1995, Roberto Duran and Vinny Pazienza fought for the second time.

In 1932, Eddie Arcaro won his first horse race.

And in 1954, Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe.

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Tragedy in the NHL – This DiSH for Jan. 13

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In 1968, Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton was injured on the ice.

In 1974, Miami beat Minnesota to win their second consecutive Super Bowl

In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time.

In 2009, controversy led to the firing of a coach after a lopsided basketball score.

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The Highest Scoring College Basketball Game – This DiSH for Jan. 12

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In 1992, Troy and DeVry combined to score the most points in a college basketball game. 

In 1969, the NY Jets beat the Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III

In 2013, the Mile High Miracle.

And in 1995, the OJ Simpson murder trial got underway.

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‘The Drive’ or actually ‘Two Drives’ – This DiSH for Jan. 11

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In 1987, Denver’s John Elway engineered a 98-yard game-tying drive.

In 1983, a Wayne Gretzky record was broken. 

And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover was offered a job in sports. 

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Dwight Clark’s ‘The Catch’ – This DiSH for Jan. 10

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In 1982, Dwight Clark made ‘The Catch’ to send the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. 

Also in 1982, across the country, the Cincinnati Bengals were playing in the Freezer Bowl. 

And in 1989, Wayne Gretzky became the all-time leading points scorer in NHL history. 

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Art Modell fired legendary coach Paul Brown – This DiSH for Jan. 9

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In 1963, Art Modell fired coach Paul Brown.

In 1972, the LA Lakers winning streak is snapped.

And in 2005, Randy Moss had a memorable touchdown celebration.

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The Music City Miracle – This DiSH for Jan. 8

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In 2000, was it a lateral? Or was is the Immaculate Deception? However you look at it, the Tennessee Titans pulled off one of the greatest game winners in NFL History. 

In 1955, Kentucky’s incredible home winning streak was snapped. 

And in 1977, American Roscoe Tanner won his first and only major tennis title. 

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Nancy Kerrigan Assaulted – This DiSH for Jan. 6

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In 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked after practicing for the upcoming US Championships.

In 2013, Florida State overcame the largest deficit in a championship game to win the BCS title in the final year of two teams qualifying. 

In in 2018, Marcus Mariotta did something only one other quarterback in history has ever done. 

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The Oldest Man Ever to Play in the NFL – This DiSH for Jan. 4

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In 1976, George Blanda played his final game, closing a 27-year career that spanned four decades. 

Also, in 1984, Adrian Dantley hit 28 free throws in a game to equal Wilt Chamberlain’s mark. 

And in 2012, West Virginia beat Clemson 70-33 to set the record for most points scored in a bowl game. That mark was equaled in 2018 by Army. 

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