Tag: Philadephia Flyers

Never Fear, Magic is Here! – This DiSH for May 16

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In 1980, Magic Johnson played Center, Forward, and Guard in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. 

In 1999, Allan Houston hit the game winner for the New York Knicks toppling the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs…again.

In 1976, the Montreal Canadiens won the first of four straight Stanley Cups, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 to sweep the series.

In 1939, it was the first night baseball game in the American League. 

And in 1981, Betty Ellis became the first female to referee a professional Soccer Match in the US. 

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‘I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out’ – This DiSH for March 11

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In 1979,. Randy Holt racked up an NHL record for penalty minutes. 

In 2006, Syracuse wrapped up one of the most improbable conference championship runs of all-time.

And in 1986, the NFL adopted a replay system. But it wouldn’t last. 

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