Tag: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The Memorial Day Miracle – This DiSH for May 31

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In 1999, the San Antonio Spurs’ Sean Elliott hit the game winner against the Portland Trailblazer to win game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

In 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers swept the LA Lakers to win the NBA Championship. 

In 1941, Sam Snead won the PGA Championship and then shipped off for active duty in the Navy during WWII.

In 1949, Snead won the PGA Championship again. 

In 2013, Australian golfer Andrew Dodt became the first golfer on the European Tour to hole a pair of aces in the same round. 

 

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Never Fear, Magic is Here! – This DiSH for May 16

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In 1980, Magic Johnson played Center, Forward, and Guard in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. 

In 1999, Allan Houston hit the game winner for the New York Knicks toppling the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs…again.

In 1976, the Montreal Canadiens won the first of four straight Stanley Cups, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 to sweep the series.

In 1939, it was the first night baseball game in the American League. 

And in 1981, Betty Ellis became the first female to referee a professional Soccer Match in the US. 

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Jack Johnson finally beaten – This DiSH for April 5

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In 1915, Jack Johnson lost his first fight since winning the title seven year earlier. 

In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the all-time leading scorer in the NBA passing Wilt Chamberlain. (He’s now second on that list)

In 1967, Wilt grabbed an NBA playoff record 41 rebounds against Boston

In 2005, the Baylor Bears won the NCAA Women’s basketball title, making Kim Mulkey the first woman to win a championship as both a player and a coach. 

And in 1976, the restriction on dunking was lifted for both college and high school. 

 

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Art Modell fired legendary coach Paul Brown – This DiSH for Jan. 9

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In 1963, Art Modell fired coach Paul Brown.

In 1972, the LA Lakers winning streak is snapped.

And in 2005, Randy Moss had a memorable touchdown celebration.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 14

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In 2021, Steph Curry became the all-time 3-pt shooter in NBA history.

Also, In 1975, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabbed an NBA record 29 defensive rebounds.

And in 2019, Joe Burrow won the Heisman trophy with the highest percentage of first place votes.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 10

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In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had his best scoring night as a pro.

With the news of Shohei Ohtani’s record 10-year, $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers, in 2000, Alex Rodriquez signed the biggest deal at the time. 

In 2002, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen played against each other in an NBA game for the first and only time.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 9

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In 1977 – Houston Rockets player Rudy Tomjanovich nearly died after an on-court punch.

In 2001 – George O’Leary was hired as Notre Dame’s football coach, a tenure that lasted 5 days.

In 1935, the first Heisman trophy was awarded.

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