Tag: Lou Gehrig

Ruth and Gehrig Bid Farewell – This DiSH for June 2

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In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball.

In 1941, Lou Gehrig died from the disease that would soon bear his name. 

In 1970, Bruce McLaren died in a test run on the Goodwood Motor Circuit in England.

In 1993, Charles Smith denied four times at the end of the game against the Chicago Bulls.

In 2000, Reggie Miller killed the New York Knicks again. 

In 1983, Patty Sheehan shot a 63 and went on to win the LPGA Championship. 

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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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Roger Bannister’s 4-minute mile – This DiSH for May 6

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In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first human to run a sub 4-minute mile.

In 1925, New York Yankee Everett Scott was benched by Miller Huggins after playing in 1,307 consecutive games.

In 1953, Bobo Holloman became the first major league pitcher to pitch a no-hitter in his debut. 

And in 1998, 20-year old Kerry Wood struck out 20 to become the second MLB player to do so in a 9-inning game. 

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Lou Gehrig’s Iron Man Streak Comes to an End – This DiSH for May 2

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In 1939, Lou Gehrig removed himself from the lineup, ending his streak of consecutive games at 2,130.

In 1954, St. Louis’ Stan Musial hit five home runs in a single day. 

In 1964, Bill Hartack rode Northern Dancer to the then fastest Kentucky Derby win. 

In 1970, Diane Crump became the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby. 

And in 1984, the Dallas Cowboys used a 12-round pick to select Olympian Carl Lewis. 

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Baseball Player traded for Cases of Budweiser – This DiSH for April 26

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In 2003, pitcher Nigel Thatch was traded to the Fullerton Flyers for 60 cases of Budweiser. Thatch was and still is an actor who wanted to play baseball. He acted in a series of Budweiser commercials in the early 2000s. 

In 1983, the Baltimore Colts drafted John Elway with the first overall pick.

In 1931, Lou Gehrig hit a home run that didn’t count. He ended up in a tie with Babe Ruth at the end of the season for most home runs. 

In 2006, Kobe Bryant changed his jersey number from 8 to 24. 

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