Tag: Marathon

Michael Jordan’s 63-point Playoff Game – This DiSH for April 20

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In 1986, Michael Jordan scored a NBA playoff record 63 points against the Boston Celtics

In 1981, Toshihiko Seko and Allison Roe both set new records at the Boston Marathon.

In 1912, Fenway Park opened with Boston beating New York.

And in 1967, boxing promotor Don King beat a man so badly, he died five days later in a Cleveland hospital. 

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Longest Baseball Game took 2 months to complete – This DiSH for April 19

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In 1981, the Rochester Red Wings and Pawtucket Red Sox hit pause in the 32nd inning of the longest game in baseball history. 

In 1897, the first Boston Marathon was run. 

And in 1987, it was the ‘Vindication in Vegas’ fight between Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks. 

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Triumph and Trickery in the Original Olympic Marathon – This DiSH for April 10

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In 1896, it looked like a Greek sweep of the top three finishers or was it?

In 1960, Arnold Palmer won the second of his four Masters Green Jackets.

In 1975, Lee Elder became the first black man to play in The Masters.

And in 1999, the Chicago Bulls set a record of futility. 

 

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Who is Abebe Bikila? And why should you care? – This DiSH for March 22

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In 1969, Abebe Bikila was in a car accident that left him paralyzed but his influence on long distance running is evident today. 

In 1893, it was the first women’s basketball game played at a college. 

And in 1934, the first Masters got underway. 

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