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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Stepien Rule – This DiSH for April 12

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In 1980, Bill Stepien bought the Cleveland Cavaliers. It went so bad in his 3 year tenure, the NBA instituted a new rule. 

In 1954, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead played a Monday 18-hole playoff to decide the Masters.

In 1980, Cecil Cooper and Don Money hit grand slams in the same inning.

In 1979, Larry Nelson showed up to Augusta National and realized he forgot his golf clubs. 

And in 1877, the first recorded usage of a catcher’s mask in baseball. 

 

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Triumph and Trickery in the Original Olympic Marathon – This DiSH for April 10

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In 1896, it looked like a Greek sweep of the top three finishers or was it?

In 1960, Arnold Palmer won the second of his four Masters Green Jackets.

In 1975, Lee Elder became the first black man to play in The Masters.

And in 1999, the Chicago Bulls set a record of futility. 

 

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A Two-Foot Nightmare – This DiSH for April 9

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In 1989, Scott Hoch missed a two-foot putt on the first playoff hole that would have won The Masters. 

In 1978, Gary Player won his third Masters green jacket. 

Also in 1978, David Thompson and George Gervin battled it out for the NBA scoring title 900 miles apart. 

And in 1981, the start of Fernando Mania started with his opening day complete game shutout. 

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Lester Patrick literally saves the day – This DiSH for April 7

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In 1928, New York Rangers head coach Lester Patrick inserted himself in as the goalie after Lorne Chabot took a puck to the eye. 

In 1935, Gene Sarazen hit the most famous shot at the Masters.

In 1963, Jack Nicklaus won the first of his six Masters Green Jackets.

In 1985, Herschel Walker ran for a USFL record 233 yards.

And in 1989, the movie ‘Major League’ opened in theaters. 

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Arnold Palmer wins his first Masters – This DiSH for April 6

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In 1958, Arnold Palmer battled the weather, the course conditions, and the other golfers to win his first Masters.

Also on this day, the term ‘Amen Corner’ to describe Augusta National’s 11th, 12th, and 13th holes was coined by a Sports Illustrated writer.

In 1896, the modern Olympics was born. The US team nearly missed it. 

In 1997, NHL veteran Craig McTavish retired becoming the final player allowed to play without a helmet. 

In 1973, Ron Blomberg became the first DH in major league baseball.

In 1982, opening day at Yankee Stadium was canceled due to a blizzard. 

 

 

 

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Who is Abebe Bikila? And why should you care? – This DiSH for March 22

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In 1969, Abebe Bikila was in a car accident that left him paralyzed but his influence on long distance running is evident today. 

In 1893, it was the first women’s basketball game played at a college. 

And in 1934, the first Masters got underway. 

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Ted Williams turned down $500,000 to play baseball – This DiSH for March 9

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In 1946, Ted Williams said ‘no’ to the Mexican Baseball League. 

In 1974, the game that led the NCAA to expand the NCAA Basketball Tournament. 

In 2001, 16-year old Ty Tryon made the cut at the Honda Classic becoming the second youngest player to play the weekend in a PGA tour event. 

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Mickey Mantle Calls it Quits – This DiSH for March 1

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In 1969, Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle retired.

In 1997, Hector Camacho beat the 40-year old Sugar Ray Leonard. 

In 2003, Mount St. Mary’s head basketball coach Jim Phelan coached his last game, closing out his 49 year career. 

And in 1953, Babe Zaharias won the Sarasota Open by 7 shots but not without some controversy. 

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Sports on a Leap Day?! Youbetcha! – This DiSH for Feb. 29

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In 1976, Richard Petty dominated the Carolina 500 in Rockingham, NC

In 1940, Jimmy Demeret won his third straight golf tournament within 11 days. 

And in 1964, the Big O and Jerry Lucas combined for a 40-40 performance. 

Also in 1964, the longest high school game in history. But there’s more to the story than just that. 

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Souchak’s Scorched Earth Record – This DiSH for Feb. 20

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In 1955, golfer Mike Souchak set two records that would stand for more than 40 years. 

In 1929, the Boston Red Sox had to move Sunday games for what reason?

And in 1952, Emmett Ashford became the first African American to be certified to be an umpire. 

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