Tag: Los Angeles Lakers

LA finally beats Boston, Bobby V in disguise, and an 18 on a par 3? – This DiSH for June 9

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In 1985, the Los Angeles Lakers finally beat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals after losing in their previous 9 tries.

In 1987, the Lakers did it again with Magic Johnson hitting his famous hook shot. 

In 1999, NY Mets manager Bobby Valentine was tossed from a game but came back to the dugout in a disquise. 

In 1946, Ted Williams hit the longest homerun in Fenway Park history. 

In 1973, Secretariat won the first Triple Crown in 25 years. 

In 1919, Willie Chisholm carded an 18 on a par 3 at the US Open. 

 

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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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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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Perfect through 12 and still lost?! – This DiSH for May 26

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In 1959, Harvey Haddix pitched a perfect game for 12 innings but still lost. 

In 1956, three Cincinnati pitchers combined for a no-hitter through 9 2/3 innings but lost. 

In 1991, Rick Mears became the third driver in history to win four Indianapolis 500s. 

In 2002, Robert ‘Big Shot Bob’ Horry hit the game winner against the Sacramento Kings.

In 1995, Ken Griffey, Jr, made an amazing catch against Baltimore’s Kevin Bass but broke his wrist in the process. 

In 1969, ABC and the NFL reached an agreement to broadcast an NFL game on Monday Night. 

In 1984, pole vaulter Sergey Bubka set the World Record for the first time. He would go on to break the record another 33 times in his career. 

 

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Was Kobe Bryant Intentionally Poisoned in 2002? – This DiSH for May 20

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In 2002, Kobe Bryant woke up at 1 a.m. on this day with stomach issues after ordering hotel room service. He was apparently the only one who got sick at the hotel that night. 

In 1972, the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Nets to win the ABA championship for the second time. 

In 1979, the Winnipeg Jets beat Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers to win the World Hockey Association’s final Avco Cup. 

In 2000, Minnesota Timberwolf Malik Sealey was killed by a drunk driver. 

In 1972, Bee Bee Bee was a 19-1 longshot but still won the Preakness Stakes

In 1988, the bull Red Rock was finally ridden successfully.

And in 1922, Kenessaw Mountain Landis reinstated Babe Ruth and two others after breaking the rules at the end of 1921.

 

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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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Tragedy for the First Family of NASCAR – This DiSH for May 12

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In 2000, 19-year old Adam Petty died during a practice session at Loudon. 

In 1970, Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, hit career homerun #500.

In 1979, Chris Evert lost on clay for the first time in six years. 

In 1997, Kobe Bryant shot five airballs in the closing minutes of their playoff loss to the Utah Jazz.

And in 2012, Rhein Gibson shot a 55 on a full-length golf course. 

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Bobby Orr’s Flying Goal Wins the Cup! – This DiSH for May 10

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In 1970, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup, sweeping St. Louis. The series was capped by Bobby Orr’s ‘Flying Goal.’

In 1973, the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Championship. 

In 1974, the New York Nets beat the Utah Stars to win the ABA Championship.

In 2015, Rickie Fowler birdied the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass 3 times in 90 minutes to win the Players Championship.

And in 2014, the St. Louis Rams selected Michael Sam in the 7th round. Sam was the first openly gay player picked in the NFL draft. 

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