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Shot Clock running down! Time to take the ‘3’! – This DiSH for April 2

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1985, the NCAA adopted a shot clock.

Then in 1986, the NCAA instituted the three-point shot. 

In 1977, ‘This Week in Baseball’ debuted. 

In 1972, New York Mets manager Gil Hodges died after playing a round of golf with his assistants. 

In 1982, Billy Martin protested a spring training rule in an unusual way. 

And in 2022, North Carolina and Duke met for the first time in the NCAA tournament. 

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No Foolin’! Villanova pulled off the Shocker – This DiSH for April 1

~ ThisDayInSports

In 1985, Villanova beat Georgetown to win the NCAA title in a shocker.

In 1991, Duke beat Kansas to win it’s first NCAA men’s basketball championship.

In 1978, New York Islander’s Mike Bossy became the first NHL rookie to score 50 goals in a season. 

And in 1969, the Seattle Pilots traded Lou Pinella for a couple of prospects. Also on this day in 1970, the Pilots declared bankruptcy. 

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