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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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Ben Hogan’s Brush with Death – This DiSH for Feb. 2

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In 1949, golfer Ben Hogan and his wife Valerie were traveling home for some much needed rest when they collided with a bus. 

In 1954, Bevo Francis scored 113 points in a college basketball game. 

And in 1968, Wilt Chamberlain had a double-triple-double. 

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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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