Tag: Minnesota

Dale Hunter’s Cheap Shot on Pierre Turgeon – This DiSH for April 28

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In 1993, Washington’s Dale Hunter delivered a cheap shot on New York Islander Pierre Turgeon after he intercepted Hunter’s pass and scored to make it 5-1.

In 1965, Lyndsey Nelson broadcast a baseball game from an unusual spot. 

In 1988, the Baltimore Orioles lost their 21st straight game to open the season. 

In 1987, the NBA announced it was expanding into Charlotte, Miami, Orlando, and Minnesota

And in 1967, Muhammad Ali refused induction into the Army. 

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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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Jimmy Butler bests Jordan’s franchise record – This DiSH for Jan. 3

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In 2016, Chicago’s Jimmy Butler scored a franchise recorded 40 points in the second half in a comeback win against Toronto. 

In 1992, Frank Reich rallied the Buffalo Bills from a 32-point deficit  in the greatest comeback in NFL Playoff history. 

And in 1983, Tony Dorsett had the longest TD run against Minnesota. 

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