Tag: Formula One

Ruth and Gehrig Bid Farewell – This DiSH for June 2

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In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball.

In 1941, Lou Gehrig died from the disease that would soon bear his name. 

In 1970, Bruce McLaren died in a test run on the Goodwood Motor Circuit in England.

In 1993, Charles Smith denied four times at the end of the game against the Chicago Bulls.

In 2000, Reggie Miller killed the New York Knicks again. 

In 1983, Patty Sheehan shot a 63 and went on to win the LPGA Championship. 

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Ayrton Senna’s Tragic Death – This DiSH for May 1

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In 1994, 3-time Formula One Champion Ayrton Senna crashed in the Tamburello turn at Imola. He was pronounced dead at the hospital hours later. He was 34. 

In 1920, the longest major league baseball game by innings was played. 

In 1991, Nolan Ryan threw his 7th career no-hitter and Ricky Henderson became the all-time leading base stealer. 

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Griffith vs. ‘Kid Paret,’ Inspiration for ‘Rocky,’ and an unfortunate bird incident – This DiSH for March 24

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In 1962, Emile Griffith vs. Benny ‘Kid’ Paret ended in tragedy. 

In 1975, a Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner fight inspired a cultural icon.

In 1991, Ayrton Senna won the Brazilian Grand Prix as his gearbox failed.

In 2001, a Randy Johnson fastball struck a bird in flight in a spring training game. 

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How the Weather Influenced Bobby Knight to Throw a Chair – This DiSH for Feb. 23

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In 1985, Bobby Knight and his infamous chair throwing incident was influenced a great deal by the weather in Bloomington that day. 

In 1958, Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by one of Fidel Castro’s men.

And in 1980, speed skater Eric Heiden won his fifth gold medal of the Lake Placid Olympiad. 

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Race Cars, Snow, and a Fight – This DiSH for Feb. 18

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In 1979, the Daytona 500 was shown live start to finish for the first time. And wintry weather increased the number of people watching. And then there was the final lap!

In 2001, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was killed on the final lap of the Daytona 500. What happened as a result of this tragedy has saved the lives of other drivers. 

In 1944, Joe Nuxhall was signed by the Cincinnati Reds and would become the youngest player ever in Major League Baseball. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 29

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In 1982, Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant coached his final game.

In 2007, the New England Patriots finished the regular season 16-0.

In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks set the NBA record for 3-pointers made by one team.

And in 2013, 7-time Formula 1 Champ Michael Schumacher was severely injured in a skiing accident. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 12

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In 1965, Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers had an extraordinary day.

Also on this day, in 1968, Arthur Ashe became tennis’ number on player in the world.

In 1959, Jack Brabham pushed his race car across the line to secure the season championship. 

And in 2020, Mississippi State Football Coach Mike Leach passed away. 

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