Tag: Mickey Mantle

Dominique vs Larry Legend plus Lebron’s First NBA Game Winner – This DiSH for May 22

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In 1988, Dominque Wilkins and Larry Bird went to head-to-head in a classic Game 7. 

In 2009, LeBron James hit the game winner in a 96-95 win in the Eastern Conference. 

In 1977, Janet Guthrie became the first woman to qualify for the Indianapolis 500.

In 2003, Annika Sorenstam played a PGA tour event, becoming the first woman to do so since 1945.

In 1963, Mickey Mantle hit a home run that he called the ‘hardest ball he ever hit.’

And in 1976, boxer Oscar Bonavena was shot and killed outside the Mustang Ranch. 

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Future LA Laker killed in a car accident – This DiSH for May 14

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In 1967, Dwight Smith was killed in a car accident in Kentucky just a few weeks after being selected by the LA Lakers in the NBA draft. 

In 1992, former NFL star Lyle Alzado died from brain cancer. 

In 1970, Harry Sinden left the Boston Bruins just a few days after winning the Stanley Cup.

In 1972, Willie Mays made his debut with the New York Mets.

In 1967, Mickey Mantle hit his 500th home run. 

In 1986, Reggie Jackson hit career home run #537, one better than Mantle.

And in 2016, Zlatan Ibrahimovich scored two goals for Paris St. Germain in the final game of the season.

 

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Origin of ‘Tape Measure Home Run’ – This DiSH for April 17

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In 1953, Mickey Mantle hit a 565 foot bomb and the became the origin of the phrase ‘tape measure home run.’

In 1976, Philadelphia’s Mike Schmidt hit 4 straight home runs.

In 1972, a ceremonial first pitch went horribly wrong. 

In 1860, it was the first recognized world championship boxing match.

And in 1977, the LA Kings Don Kozak scored the quickest goal in an NHL playoff game.

 

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Most Points Scored in an NCAA Tournament Game! – This DiSH for March 18

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In 1990, Loyola Marymount and Michigan combined for the most points scored in an NCAA Tournament game.

In 1985, Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle were reinstated to baseball by commissioner Peter Ueberroth.

And in 1983, NC State survived a first round double overtime scare against Pepperdine to advance in the NCAA Tournament they would eventually win. 

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Mickey Mantle Calls it Quits – This DiSH for March 1

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In 1969, Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle retired.

In 1997, Hector Camacho beat the 40-year old Sugar Ray Leonard. 

In 2003, Mount St. Mary’s head basketball coach Jim Phelan coached his last game, closing out his 49 year career. 

And in 1953, Babe Zaharias won the Sarasota Open by 7 shots but not without some controversy. 

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