Tag: Oakland A’s

Willis Reed’s Dramatic Entrance – This DiSH for May 8

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In 1970, Willis Reed made his dramatic entrance prior to Game 7 of the New York Knicks NBA Finals against Los Angeles Lakers.

In 1968, Catfish Hunter pitched a perfect game for the Oakland A’s against the Minnesota Twins

In 2016, Bryce Harper reached base 7 times without an official plate appearance. 

In 2001, pitcher Randy Johnson struck out 20 in 9 innings but it’s not recognized by Major League Baseball. 

And in 1937, War Admiral won the Kentucky Derby.

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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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Never Faced a Pitch…Still Stole 31 bases – This DiSH for March 16

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In 1974, the Oakland A’s signed Herb Washington who holds a unique record.

In 1964, Paul Hornung and Alex Karras were reinstated to the NFL after betting on football games.

And in 2018, UMBC became the first 16 seed to beat a 1. 

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