Tag: Portland Trailblazers

Bill Walton and Portland Blaze a New Path – This DiSH for June 5

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In 1977, the Portland Trailblazers won the NBA Championship and become the first team to trail 0-2 in the series and come back to win. 

In 1991, it was Michael Jordan’s ‘Spectacular Move’ against the Lakers. 

In 1999, a phantom foul on Larry Johnson led to one of the most famous four-point play. 

In 1987, it was a dramatic ending to a College World Series elimination game.

In 1925, Bobby Jones came up a shot short in the US Open. 

And in 1937, War Admiral won the Triple Crown in impressive fashion. 

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The Greatest NBA Game Ever! – This DiSH for June 4

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In 1976, game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns has been called by many ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played.’

In 1974, the Cleveland Indians hosted ‘Ten Cent Beer Night’ which turned into chaos. 

In 2000, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a huge deficit to beat Portland in game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

In 1987, Robin Ventura’s NCAA record 58-game hitting streak came to an end. 

And in 1923, a jockey died during a race and the horse still won. 

 

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The Jordan Shrug Game – This DiSH for June 3

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In 1992, Michael Jordan hit 6 first half 3-pointers and then shrugged at the NBC broadcast crew. 

In 1967, Harmon Killebrew hit a monster shot at Metropolitan Stadium that still is remembered today at the old site of the Met. 

In 1975, Pele signed with the New York Cosmos to play in the NASL. 

In 2013, Deacon Jones died. He is the man who coined the term ‘Sack’ for tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. 

And in 2012, Tiger Woods tied Jack Nicklaus for second on the all-time wins list.

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The Memorial Day Miracle – This DiSH for May 31

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In 1999, the San Antonio Spurs’ Sean Elliott hit the game winner against the Portland Trailblazer to win game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.

In 1983, the Philadelphia 76ers swept the LA Lakers to win the NBA Championship. 

In 1941, Sam Snead won the PGA Championship and then shipped off for active duty in the Navy during WWII.

In 1949, Snead won the PGA Championship again. 

In 2013, Australian golfer Andrew Dodt became the first golfer on the European Tour to hole a pair of aces in the same round. 

 

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Phillie Phanatic made his debut – This DiSH for April 25

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In 1978, the Phillie Phanatic made his debut. 

In 1962, Harry Chiti became the first baseball player to be traded for himself. 

In 2003, Mo Cheeks made the best assist of his career when he helped out the 13-year old National Anthem Singer

In 2016, Tom Brady’s 4-game suspension for ‘DeflateGate’ was upheld. 

And in 1950, Chuck Cooper became the first black player selected in the NBA draft. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 30

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In 1988, Barry Sanders rushed for 222 yards and scored 5 touchdowns as Oklahoma State routed Wyoming 62-14 in the Holiday Bowl.

In 1981, Wayne Gretzky scored 5 goals to become the fastest to 50 in a season. 

In 1990, Scott Skiles dished and NBA record 30 assists.

And in 2020, Becky Hammon became the first woman to take over as head coach in an NBA game. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 10

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In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had his best scoring night as a pro.

With the news of Shohei Ohtani’s record 10-year, $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers, in 2000, Alex Rodriquez signed the biggest deal at the time. 

In 2002, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen played against each other in an NBA game for the first and only time.

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