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Ruth and Gehrig Bid Farewell – This DiSH for June 2

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In 1935, Babe Ruth retired from baseball.

In 1941, Lou Gehrig died from the disease that would soon bear his name. 

In 1970, Bruce McLaren died in a test run on the Goodwood Motor Circuit in England.

In 1993, Charles Smith denied four times at the end of the game against the Chicago Bulls.

In 2000, Reggie Miller killed the New York Knicks again. 

In 1983, Patty Sheehan shot a 63 and went on to win the LPGA Championship. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 29

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In 1982, Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant coached his final game.

In 2007, the New England Patriots finished the regular season 16-0.

In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks set the NBA record for 3-pointers made by one team.

And in 2013, 7-time Formula 1 Champ Michael Schumacher was severely injured in a skiing accident. 

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