Tag: NCAA tournament

Michael Jordan hits the game winner vs. Georgetown – This DiSH March 29

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In 1982, North Carolina beat Georgetown 63-62 to win the National title

In 1976, Indiana finished the season a perfect 32-0, winning the national championship against Michigan. 

In 1981, Louisiana Tech won the AIAW championship. It wasn’t the last one but it was the last one before the NCAA started its own women’s post-season tournament. 

In 1998, the Tennessee Lady Vols won their third straight NCAA championship. 

In 1977, the NFL expanded the regular season to 16 games.

And in 1867, Cy Young was born. 

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Christian Laettner hit ‘the Shot’ vs. Kentucky – This DiSH for March 28

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In 1992, Christian Laettner hit his buzzer beating shot against Kentucky to put Duke in the Final Four. 

In 1982, it was the first women’s NCAA Tournament championship game. 

In 1984, Robert Irsay loaded up the moving trucks and moved to Indianapolis.

And in 1999, David Duval won the Player’s Championship while his day Bob won on the Senior PGA Tour. 

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First NCAA Basketball Championship – This DiSH for March 27

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In 1939, the first NCAA Championship was played.

In 1902, the Chicago Daily News began calling the local baseball team the Cubs.

In 2006, the NFL voted to brand all Wilson game balls with ‘The Duke’ in memory and honor of Wellington Mara.

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Suffering from Basketball Withdrawal? – This DiSH for March 26

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It’s not easy binge watching college basketball for four days straight and quitting cold turkey. So here’s some exciting moments to fill that void. 

In 1945, it was DePaul and Bowling Green. But that’s not all, it’s a two for one special as the NCAA and NIT winners played to determine a consensus champion.

In 1973, Bill Walton set the record for most points scored in a championship game, but it could have been more if it weren’t for those pesky rules.

In 1979, it was the classic meeting between Bird and Magic in the National title game. 

In 2005, Illinois overcame a big deficit to advance, but it still leaves the question, ‘what was Arizona doing on their last possession?’

And in 2009, Scottie Reynolds buzzer beater lifted Villanova to an Elite 8 win and a trip to the Final Four. 

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The Most Unusual Finish to an NBA game…ever! – This DiSH for March 25

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In 1979, the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets had a most unusual finish to their game on this day. 

In 1961, St. Joe’s and Utah played at 4OT classic in the NCAA tournament. St. Joe’s win would soon be vacated. 

In 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs of his career. 

In 1973, Wilt Chamberlain played his final game in the NBA. 

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Wilt Chamberlain, Lennie Rosenbluth … and Joe Quigg? – This DiSH for March 23

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In 1957, North Carolina beat Kansas to win the National Championship.

In 1974, NC State beat UCLA in the semifinals to end their streak of consecutive national championships. 

In 1994, Wayne Gretzky scored his 802nd career NHL goal to pass Gordie Howe on the all-time goals scored list. 

And In 1991, the World League of American Football kicked off. 

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Who is Abebe Bikila? And why should you care? – This DiSH for March 22

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In 1969, Abebe Bikila was in a car accident that left him paralyzed but his influence on long distance running is evident today. 

In 1893, it was the first women’s basketball game played at a college. 

And in 1934, the first Masters got underway. 

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The Agony of Defeat – This DiSH for March 21

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In 1970, the event that inspired the ‘Agony of Defeat’ happened on this day.

In 1987, the Providence Friars upset the Georgetown Hoyas in the NCAA Tournament.

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter announced the boycott of the Moscow Olympics.

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Another Babe on the Baseball Diamond – This DiSH for March 20

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In 1934, another Babe took to the pitcher’s mound to showcase their talent.

In 1975, a rare spring training brawl. Unsurprisingly, Billy Martin was in the middle of it. 

In 1976, Boston Celtic John Havlicek scored his 1000th point for the 14th consecutive season, a new NBA record. 

And in 2010, Northern Iowa knocked off top seeded Kansas in the NCAA tournament. 

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Texas Western beats Kentucky – This DiSH for March 19

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In 1966, Texas Western (now UTEP) started five black players against Kentucky’s all-white starting five. 

In 1981, the Buffalo Sabres set the NHL record for goals in a period. 

In 1991, the NFL pulled the Super Bowl out of Phoenix.

And in 1995, Michael Jordan returned to the basketball court. 

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