Tag: Miami Dolphins

Nicklaus’ record, Hextall’s first, and the Heat retired whose jersey? – This DiSH for April 11

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In 1965 – Jack Nicklaus scorched Augusta National to win the Masters

In 1976 – Raymond Floyd equaled Jack’s four day total.

In 1966 – Emmett Ashford became the first black umpire in Major League Baseball

In  1989 – Philadelphia goalie Ron Hextall scored an empty netter to become the first goalie to score in NHL postseason.

In 2003 – the Miami Heat retired Michael Jordan’s #23. 

 

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John Wooden’s Farewell and Knute Rockne’s Tragic End – This DiSH March 31

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In 1975, UCLA sent Coach John Wooden a winner.

In 1931, Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne died in a plane crash.

In 1974, the new World Football League team in Toronto signed three Miami Dolphins to play. 

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The Greatest Game Nobody Ever Saw – This DiSH for Feb. 24

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In 1985 – A USFL classic featuring future Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jim Kelly.

In 1978 – Golden State Warrior Clifford Ray saved a dolphin’s life. 

And in 1961, Lee Petty and Johnny Beauchamp had a horrifying crash at Daytona. Here’s the video clip I mentioned in the episode of the Petty and Beauchamp wreck.

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4000 Miles to Destruction – This DiSH for Jan. 16

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In 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets traveled 4000 miles to play a hockey series. It didn’t go well. 

In 1972, Dallas beat Miami in Super Bowl VI.

And in 1970, Curt Flood officially filed his civil lawsuit against Major League Baseball

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Tragedy in the NHL – This DiSH for Jan. 13

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In 1968, Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton was injured on the ice.

In 1974, Miami beat Minnesota to win their second consecutive Super Bowl

In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time.

In 2009, controversy led to the firing of a coach after a lopsided basketball score.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 5

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On this day in 1947, Joe Louis retained his heavyweight title to the disbelief of everybody, including Louis himself.

In 1995, Dan Marino threw for 300 yards in a game for the 52nd time in his career,

And in 2000, moved into second place on the all-time NBA scoring list.

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 2

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In 1985, the undefeated Chicago Bears played at Miami on Monday Night Football. An explosive Miami offense caused tempers to flare in the Bears locker room at halftime.

Also, in 1984, Dan Marino set a new NFL record that would stick around for 20 years.

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