Tag: Professional golf

Ben Hogan’s Famous One Iron Shot – This DiSH for June 10

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In 1950, Ben Hogan hit a one-iron to the 18th at Merion Golf Club. His shot was captured Life Magazine photographer Hy Peskin and is one of the most iconic sports photographs. 

In 1977, Al Geiberger carded the first sub-60 round in a PGA Tour event. 

In 1944, Joe Nuxhall became the youngest player in Major League Baseball history at 15 years, 10 months, 11 days. 

In 1981, Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn was selected in two different professional drafts. 

 

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Souchak’s Scorched Earth Record – This DiSH for Feb. 20

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In 1955, golfer Mike Souchak set two records that would stand for more than 40 years. 

In 1929, the Boston Red Sox had to move Sunday games for what reason?

And in 1952, Emmett Ashford became the first African American to be certified to be an umpire. 

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