Tag: NCAA

The Jordan Shrug Game – This DiSH for June 3

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In 1992, Michael Jordan hit 6 first half 3-pointers and then shrugged at the NBC broadcast crew. 

In 1967, Harmon Killebrew hit a monster shot at Metropolitan Stadium that still is remembered today at the old site of the Met. 

In 1975, Pele signed with the New York Cosmos to play in the NASL. 

In 2013, Deacon Jones died. He is the man who coined the term ‘Sack’ for tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. 

And in 2012, Tiger Woods tied Jack Nicklaus for second on the all-time wins list.

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Wilt Turned Pro but didn’t go to the NBA – This DiSH for May 23

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In 1958, Wilt Chamberlain gave up his final year at Kansas to turn pro but he couldn’t go to the NBA yet.

In 1977, jockey Steve Cauthen was thrown from his horse and injured badly. 

Also in 1977, Jack Nicklaus won his own golf tournament. 

In 1923 and again on the same day in 1924, Gene Tunney, the boxing Marine fought Harry Greg, the Pittsburgh Wildcat. 

In 1941, Joe Louis defended his title for the 17th time. 

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Two football greats connected in life, died exactly 60 years apart – This DiSH for May 18

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In 1963, running back Ernie Davis died of Leukemia.

In 2023, 60 years later, Jim Brown died.

In 1912, Allan Travers gave up 26 hits and 24 runs in a game. The reason he had to endure a beat down goes back to what happened 3 day prior. 

In 2004, Randy Johnson pitched a perfect game against the Atlanta Braves. 

In 1997, Tiger Woods ‘C” game was good enough to win his fifth golf tournament in 16 starts. 

And in 2013, Nicolas Colsaerts ball wound up in an unusual place. 

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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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Richard Petty’s Horrific Crash at Darlington Led to a Change – This DiSH for May 9

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In 1970, Richard Petty wrecked his racecar at Darlington and nearly died. But it did lead to a significant safety change. 

In 1984, the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers played a 25 inning marathon. 

In 2010, golfer Tim Clarke ‘finally’ won on the PGA Tour.

And in 2002, football coach Dan Devine died at the age of 77.

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What happened to Dancer’s Image? – This DiSH for May 4

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In 1968, Dancer’s Image won the Kentucky Derby but was relegated to last a few days later. 

Also in 1968, the Pittsburgh Pipers won the first ABA Championship.

In 1984, Dave Kingman hit a ball into the roof of the Metrodome. 

In 1979, Kirk Gibson was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the NFL draft. 

And in 2003, David Toms had an quadruple bogey 8 on the final hole of the Wachovia Championship and still won by 2 shots. 

 

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Jack Johnson finally beaten – This DiSH for April 5

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In 1915, Jack Johnson lost his first fight since winning the title seven year earlier. 

In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the all-time leading scorer in the NBA passing Wilt Chamberlain. (He’s now second on that list)

In 1967, Wilt grabbed an NBA playoff record 41 rebounds against Boston

In 2005, the Baylor Bears won the NCAA Women’s basketball title, making Kim Mulkey the first woman to win a championship as both a player and a coach. 

And in 1976, the restriction on dunking was lifted for both college and high school. 

 

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The Cardiac Pack Beats Phi Slama Jama – This DiSH for April 4

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In 1983, NC State beat Houston to win the NCAA Basketball Tournament

In 1988, Kansas beat Oklahoma in another surprise NCAA Championship game.

In 2021, Stanford beat Arizona to win the Women’s NCAA Championship.

In 1898, Stanford and Cal played the first ever women’s intercollegiate basketball game. 

And in 1985, Tulane University eliminated its men’s basketball program. 

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Steve Fischer and Michigan win the National Championship – This DiSH for April 3

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In 1989, Steve Fischer took over the Wolverines right before the tournament started and then led them to the Championship.

In 1933, it was the second longest NHL game. 

And in 2007, Grambling’s long-time football coach Eddie Robinson died. 

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Shot Clock running down! Time to take the ‘3’! – This DiSH for April 2

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In 1985, the NCAA adopted a shot clock.

Then in 1986, the NCAA instituted the three-point shot. 

In 1977, ‘This Week in Baseball’ debuted. 

In 1972, New York Mets manager Gil Hodges died after playing a round of golf with his assistants. 

In 1982, Billy Martin protested a spring training rule in an unusual way. 

And in 2022, North Carolina and Duke met for the first time in the NCAA tournament. 

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