Tag: Kentucky

Texas Western beats Kentucky – This DiSH for March 19

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In 1966, Texas Western (now UTEP) started five black players against Kentucky’s all-white starting five. 

In 1981, the Buffalo Sabres set the NHL record for goals in a period. 

In 1991, the NFL pulled the Super Bowl out of Phoenix.

And in 1995, Michael Jordan returned to the basketball court. 

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Gold for Liechtenstein! – This DiSH for Feb. 21

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In 1980, Hanni Wenzel won the first ever Gold medal for Liechtenstein. 

In 1970, Pete Maravich and Dan Issel dueled in college basketball.

In 1954, Dick Button landed the first ever triple jump in figure skating. 

And in 1979, a girl’s basketball game to NOT remember. 

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College Basketball Points Shaving Comes to Light – This DiSH for Jan. 17

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In 1951, the first arrests were made in a points-shaving scandal that would spiderweb to many more, nearly destroying the game. 

In 1971, a made field goal wins it for the Colts.

And in 1999, a missed field goal sends the Vikings packing. 

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