Tag: Phil Niekro

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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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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