Tag: Jack Nicklaus

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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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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Wilt Turned Pro but didn’t go to the NBA – This DiSH for May 23

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In 1958, Wilt Chamberlain gave up his final year at Kansas to turn pro but he couldn’t go to the NBA yet.

In 1977, jockey Steve Cauthen was thrown from his horse and injured badly. 

Also in 1977, Jack Nicklaus won his own golf tournament. 

In 1923 and again on the same day in 1924, Gene Tunney, the boxing Marine fought Harry Greg, the Pittsburgh Wildcat. 

In 1941, Joe Louis defended his title for the 17th time. 

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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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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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Nicklaus’ record, Hextall’s first, and the Heat retired whose jersey? – This DiSH for April 11

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In 1965 – Jack Nicklaus scorched Augusta National to win the Masters

In 1976 – Raymond Floyd equaled Jack’s four day total.

In 1966 – Emmett Ashford became the first black umpire in Major League Baseball

In  1989 – Philadelphia goalie Ron Hextall scored an empty netter to become the first goalie to score in NHL postseason.

In 2003 – the Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan’s #23. 

 

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