Tag: New York Yankees

Eleven Suspended for the Season – This DiSH for Feb. 28

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On this day in 1986, eleven MLB players were suspended for the season. 

In 1989, the Oilers and the Kings combined for the most penalties in a game. 

And in 1999, Serena Williams one her first WTA singles title. 

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Babe Ruth a Brave? – This DiSH for Feb. 26

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In 1946, the Yankees released Babe Ruth and he quickly signed with the Boston Braves on the same day. His stint there was short and didn’t go well. 

In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys fired Head Coach Tom Landry.

And in 1967, Mario Andretti won the Daytona 500 in his first and only appearance, becoming the first foreign born driver to win a NASCAR race. 

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Jordan’s Diamond Dreams – This DiSH for Feb. 7

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In 1994, Michael Jordan signed with the Chicago White Sox to pursue a dream of playing Major League Baseball.

In 1949, Joe DiMaggio became the first $100,000 ball player. 

In 1976, Toronto’s Darryl Sittler scored 10 points in a game (6 goals, 4 assists), the most in an NHL game. 

And in 2023, LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 26

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In 1977, the Mud Bowl between the Minnesota Vikings and LA Rams.

In 1919, the Boston Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees.

And in 2004, Peyton Manning threw his 49th TD pass of the season, setting the record for most TD passes in a season. That record is now 55, also held by Manning. 

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