Tag: New York Yankees

Ruth and Gehrig Bid Farewell – This DiSH for June 2

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In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball.

In 1941, Lou Gehrig died from the disease that would soon bear his name. 

In 1970, Bruce McLaren died in a test run on the Goodwood Motor Circuit in England.

In 1993, Charles Smith denied four times at the end of the game against the Chicago Bulls.

In 2000, Reggie Miller killed the New York Knicks again. 

In 1983, Patty Sheehan shot a 63 and went on to win the LPGA Championship. 

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Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ – This DiSH for June 1

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In 1994, Reggie Miller’s ‘Spike Lee Game’ and the birth of Miller as the ‘Knick Killer’

In 2014, Mr. Game Seven Justin Williams scored his 7th game 7 goal. 

In 1957, Don Bowden became the first American to run a sub-4 mile. 

in 1988, ‘John Madden Football’ was released for the first time. 

In 1994, the NFL Sunday Ticket was announced. 

In 1925, Lou Gehrig’s streak of 2,130 straight games began. 

In 2007, minor league baseball manager Phillip Wellman had a major meltdown.  Here’s the video for your viewing pleasure:  https://bit.ly/4bFbOjJ

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A Flurry of Threes! – This DiSH for May 29

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In 1997, the Utah Jazz battled back from a 13-point deficit and John Stockton hit the game winning 3 to advance to the NBA Finals

In 1995, Rik Smits hit the game winner to beat the Magic after a flurry of 3s seesawed the game back and forth.

In 1982, the Minnesota Twins pulled off an unusual triple play against the New York Yankees.

In 2015, a par 4 was shortened to a par 3 due to standing water, marking the first time par for a PGA round was less than 70. 

In 1976, Joe Niekro hit his only major league home run and it came off his older brother, Phil. 

And in 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay summited Mount Everest.

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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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Barker Perfect and Cobb Pummels a Fan – This DiSH for May 15

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In 1981, Cleveland pitcher Len Barker pitched a perfect game against Toronto

In 1912, Ty Cobb went into the stands and beat up a heckling fan. 

In 1990, the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins played the longest NHL Stanley Cup Finals game. 

In 1941, Joe Dimaggio’s record 56 game hitting streak got started on this day. 

And in 1994, Neal Lancaster won a 6-player sudden death to earn a PGA tour win. That’s the largest group to play a sudden death playoff. 

 

 

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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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Ted Turner Made His Managerial Debut – This DiSH for May 11

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In 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner stepped in as manager of his own team. 

In 1919, an extra innings pitcher’s duel featuring Walter Johnson at the Polo Grounds was played. 

In 1980, Dr. J made his signature move against the Los Angeles Lakers.

In 1982, the USFL announced they would start playing in the spring of ’83.

And in 1893, Frenchman Henri DesGrange set cycling’s original hour record. 

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Lou Gehrig’s Iron Man Streak Comes to an End – This DiSH for May 2

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In 1939, Lou Gehrig removed himself from the lineup, ending his streak of consecutive games at 2,130.

In 1954, St. Louis’ Stan Musial hit five home runs in a single day. 

In 1964, Bill Hartack rode Northern Dancer to the then fastest Kentucky Derby win. 

In 1970, Diane Crump became the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby. 

And in 1984, the Dallas Cowboys used a 12-round pick to select Olympian Carl Lewis. 

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Ayrton Senna’s Tragic Death – This DiSH for May 1

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In 1994, 3-time Formula One Champion Ayrton Senna crashed in the Tamburello turn at Imola. He was pronounced dead at the hospital hours later. He was 34. 

In 1920, the longest major league baseball game by innings was played. 

In 1991, Nolan Ryan threw his 7th career no-hitter and Ricky Henderson became the all-time leading base stealer. 

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Babe Ruth says Goodbye – This DiSH for April 27

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In 1947, it was ‘Babe Ruth Day’ at all major league ballparks. He addressed the crowd at Yankee Stadium. 

In 1956, Rocky Marciano retired from boxing and did so as the only undefeated heavyweight champion. 

In 2009, the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Hornets by 56 in a playoff game to set the record for largest margin of victory in the NBA postseason. 

And in 1983, Nolan Ryan passed Walter Johnson on the all-time strikeouts list. 

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