Tag: NCAA tournament

Bill Walton and Portland Blaze a New Path – This DiSH for June 5

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In 1977, the Portland Trailblazers won the NBA Championship and become the first team to trail 0-2 in the series and come back to win. 

In 1991, it was Michael Jordan’s ‘Spectacular Move’ against the Lakers. 

In 1999, a phantom foul on Larry Johnson led to one of the most famous four-point play. 

In 1987, it was a dramatic ending to a College World Series elimination game.

In 1925, Bobby Jones came up a shot short in the US Open. 

And in 1937, War Admiral won the Triple Crown in impressive fashion. 

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The Greatest NBA Game Ever! – This DiSH for June 4

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In 1976, game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns has been called by many ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played.’

In 1974, the Cleveland Indians hosted ‘Ten Cent Beer Night’ which turned into chaos. 

In 2000, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a huge deficit to beat Portland in game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

In 1987, Robin Ventura’s NCAA record 58-game hitting streak came to an end. 

And in 1923, a jockey died during a race and the horse still won. 

 

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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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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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No Foolin’! Villanova pulled off the Shocker – This DiSH for April 1

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In 1985, Villanova beat Georgetown to win the NCAA title in a shocker.

In 1991, Duke beat Kansas to win it’s first NCAA men’s basketball championship.

In 1978, New York Islander’s Mike Bossy became the first NHL rookie to score 50 goals in a season. 

And in 1969, the Seattle Pilots traded Lou Pinella for a couple of prospects. Also on this day in 1970, the Pilots declared bankruptcy. 

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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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Great day to be an Indiana Hoosier! – This DiSH for March 30

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On this day in 1940, 1981 and again in 1987, Indiana University won the men’s basketball national championship.

In In 1991, the Duke Blue Devils knocked off UNLV 79-77 in the national semifinals, leaving Indiana as the last team to go undefeated and win the national title. 

In 1919, the Stanley Cup was canceled due to an outbreak of the Spanish Flu. 

And in 2003, Michael Phelps became the youngest man to set a World swimming record. 

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