Tag: Joe DiMaggio

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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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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Jordan’s Diamond Dreams – This DiSH for Feb. 7

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In 1994, Michael Jordan signed with the Chicago White Sox to pursue a dream of playing Major League Baseball.

In 1949, Joe DiMaggio became the first $100,000 ball player. 

In 1976, Toronto’s Darryl Sittler scored 10 points in a game (6 goals, 4 assists), the most in an NHL game. 

And in 2023, LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. 

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Duran vs. Pazienza -Segunda pelea – This DiSH for Jan. 14

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In 1995, Roberto Duran and Vinny Pazienza fought for the second time.

In 1932, Eddie Arcaro won his first horse race.

And in 1954, Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe.

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