Tag: history

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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What led to the NFL/AFL merger? – This DiSH for June 8

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In 1966, the NFL and the AFL announced their merger and established a championship game that became the Super Bowl. 

In 1979, Utah got an NBA team. 

In 1934, the Cincinnati Reds became the first professional sports team to fly to a game. 

In 1968, Don Drysdale broke a 55-year record. 

In 1950, the Boston Red Sox scored 29 runs in a game to set a new MLB record that would not be eclipsed for 57 years. 

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Four Straight Misses and Kenny Smith the Hero – This DiSH for June 7

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In 1995, Kenny Smith hit seven 3 pointers to lead the Rockets to a win in game one of the NBA Finals. But it was four straight misses by Nick Anderson that most people remember. 

In 1997, the first IRL Race at Texas Motor Speedway ended in controversy and a fight. 

In 1892, Jack Doyle became the first pinch hitter in Major League Baseball History.

And in 1986, the Kansas City Royals drafted Bo Jackson. It was two months after Jackson had been the top pick in the NFL draft. So why did Bo decided to play MLB? 

 

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McHale Clotheslined Rambis, Resetting the Tone – This DiSH for June 6

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In 1984, the LA Lakers were cruising until a Kevin McHale hard foul on Kurt Rambis changed the tone for the game and the series. 

In 2001, Allen Iverson was nearly unstoppable until Tyron Lue was inserted. But an Iverson bucket in OT led to an emphatic stepover. 

In 1946, the BAA was formed. It would eventually become the NBA in. a few years. 

In 1992, World Bowl 2 featured North American teams for the only time in its history. 

And in 2000, it was the birth of ‘the Rally Monkey.’

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Bill Walton and Portland Blaze a New Path – This DiSH for June 5

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In 1977, the Portland Trailblazers won the NBA Championship and become the first team to trail 0-2 in the series and come back to win. 

In 1991, it was Michael Jordan’s ‘Spectacular Move’ against the Lakers. 

In 1999, a phantom foul on Larry Johnson led to one of the most famous four-point play. 

In 1987, it was a dramatic ending to a College World Series elimination game.

In 1925, Bobby Jones came up a shot short in the US Open. 

And in 1937, War Admiral won the Triple Crown in impressive fashion. 

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The Greatest NBA Game Ever! – This DiSH for June 4

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In 1976, game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns has been called by many ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played.’

In 1974, the Cleveland Indians hosted ‘Ten Cent Beer Night’ which turned into chaos. 

In 2000, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a huge deficit to beat Portland in game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

In 1987, Robin Ventura’s NCAA record 58-game hitting streak came to an end. 

And in 1923, a jockey died during a race and the horse still won. 

 

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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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Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ – This DiSH for June 1

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In 1994, Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ and the birth of Miller as the ‘Knick Killer’

In 2014, Mr. Game Seven Justin Williams scored his 7th game 7 goal. 

In 1957, Don Bowden became the first American to run a sub-4 mile. 

in 1988, ‘John Madden Football’ was released for the first time. 

In 1994, the NFL Sunday Ticket was announced. 

In 1925, Lou Gehrig’s streak of 2,130 straight games began. 

In 2007, minor league baseball manager Phillip Wellman had a major meltdown.  Here’s the video for your viewing pleasure:  https://bit.ly/4bFbOjJ

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Tragedy at Indy – This DiSH for May30

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In 1973, after several rain delays, the Indianapolis 500 raced on a Wednesday. Tragedy would a driver and a crew member.

In 1982, Gordon Johncock won one of the closest Indy 500s in history.

In 1976, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to compete in a NASCAR race.

Also in 1976, Roger Maltbie beat Hale Irwin in a 4-hole playoff to win the inaugural Memorial.

 

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A Flurry of Threes! – This DiSH for May 29

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In 1997, the Utah Jazz battled back from a 13-point deficit and John Stockton hit the game winning 3 to advance to the NBA Finals

In 1995, Rik Smits hit the game winner to beat the Magic after a flurry of 3s seesawed the game back and forth.

In 1982, the Minnesota Twins pulled off an unusual triple play against the New York Yankees.

In 2015, a par 4 was shortened to a par 3 due to standing water, marking the first time par for a PGA round was less than 70. 

In 1976, Joe Niekro hit his only major league home run and it came off his older brother, Phil. 

And in 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay summited Mount Everest.

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