Tag: golf

Ben Hogan’s Famous One Iron Shot – This DiSH for June 10

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In 1950, Ben Hogan hit a one-iron to the 18th at Merion Golf Club. His shot was captured Life Magazine photographer Hy Peskin and is one of the most iconic sports photographs. 

In 1977, Al Geiberger carded the first sub-60 round in a PGA Tour event. 

In 1944, Joe Nuxhall became the youngest player in Major League Baseball history at 15 years, 10 months, 11 days. 

In 1981, Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn was selected in two different professional drafts. 

 

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The Jordan Shrug Game – This DiSH for June 3

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In 1992, Michael Jordan hit 6 first half 3-pointers and then shrugged at the NBC broadcast crew. 

In 1967, Harmon Killebrew hit a monster shot at Metropolitan Stadium that still is remembered today at the old site of the Met. 

In 1975, Pele signed with the New York Cosmos to play in the NASL. 

In 2013, Deacon Jones died. He is the man who coined the term ‘Sack’ for tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. 

And in 2012, Tiger Woods tied Jack Nicklaus for second on the all-time wins list.

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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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The Memorial Day Miracle – This DiSH for May 31

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In 1999, the San Antonio Spurs’ Sean Elliott hit the game winner against the Portland Trailblazer to win game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

In 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers swept the LA Lakers to win the NBA Championship. 

In 1941, Sam Snead won the PGA Championship and then shipped off for active duty in the Navy during WWII.

In 1949, Snead won the PGA Championship again. 

In 2013, Australian golfer Andrew Dodt became the first golfer on the European Tour to hole a pair of aces in the same round. 

 

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Two football greats connected in life, died exactly 60 years apart – This DiSH for May 18

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In 1963, running back Ernie Davis died of Leukemia.

In 2023, 60 years later, Jim Brown died.

In 1912, Allan Travers gave up 26 hits and 24 runs in a game. The reason he had to endure a beat down goes back to what happened 3 day prior. 

In 2004, Randy Johnson pitched a perfect game against the Atlanta Braves. 

In 1997, Tiger Woods ‘C” game was good enough to win his fifth golf tournament in 16 starts. 

And in 2013, Nicolas Colsaerts ball wound up in an unusual place. 

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Barker Perfect and Cobb Pummels a Fan – This DiSH for May 15

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In 1981, Cleveland pitcher Len Barker pitched a perfect game against Toronto

In 1912, Ty Cobb went into the stands and beat up a heckling fan. 

In 1990, the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins played the longest NHL Stanley Cup Finals game. 

In 1941, Joe Dimaggio’s record 56 game hitting streak got started on this day. 

And in 1994, Neal Lancaster won a 6-player sudden death to earn a PGA tour win. That’s the largest group to play a sudden death playoff. 

 

 

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Tragedy for the First Family of NASCAR – This DiSH for May 12

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In 2000, 19-year old Adam Petty died during a practice session at Loudon. 

In 1970, Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, hit career homerun #500.

In 1979, Chris Evert lost on clay for the first time in six years. 

In 1997, Kobe Bryant shot five airballs in the closing minutes of their playoff loss to the Utah Jazz.

And in 2012, Rhein Gibson shot a 55 on a full-length golf course. 

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First Filly in 65 Years Wins the Derby! – This DiSH for May 3

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In 1980, Genuine Risk became the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby since 1915. 

In 1986, Bill Shoemaker rode a 17-1 longshot named Ferdinand to the win at the Derby.

In 1964, Pete Brown became the first black golfer to ever win a PGA Tour Event.

In 1970, Jack Nicklaus beat Arnold Palmer in a one-hole playoff to win the Byron Nelson Classic.

In 1936, Joe DiMaggio made his major league debut. 

 

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Roberto De Vincenzo’s unfortunate mistake – This DiSH for April 14

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In 1968, Roberto De Vincenzo signed an incorrect scorecard, costing him a stroke and a chance to win in a playoff. 

In 1996, Greg Norman had his epic meltdown at the Masters, giving up a final round 6 shot lead to lose by 5. 

In 1960, the Montreal Canadiens won their fifth straight Stanley Cup.

And in 1910, William Howard Taft became the first US President to throw out the first pitch at a baseball game. 

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Tiger Woods Wins his first Masters in Record Fashion – This DiSH for April 13

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In 1997, Tiger won his first Masters by a record number of shots and also posted the best 4-day total in Masters history.

In 1986, a 46-year old Jack Nicklaus won his 6th Masters green jacket, becoming the oldest to ever win at Augusta. 

In 1957, the Boston Celtics beat the St. Louis Hawks in game 7 of the NBA championship to win their first of 17 NBA titles

And in 1978, the ‘Reggie’ bar was distributed at the New York Yankees game. 

 

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