The Agony of Defeat – This DiSH for March 21

In 1970, the event that inspired the ‘Agony of Defeat’ happened on this day.

In 1987, the Providence Friars upset the Georgetown Hoyas in the NCAA Tournament.

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter announced the boycott of the Moscow Olympics.

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Wake Forest wins its first Tourney Title in 33 years – This DiSH for March 12

In 1995, Wake Forest won their first ACC tournament title in more 30 years thanks to an impressive three game run by Randolph Childress.

In 2011, UConn put the exclamation point on a five-game romp to the Big East title with a win over Louisville, thanks to Kemba Walker’s scoring. 

In 1967, Reinhold Bachler became the first ski jumper to cross an important barrier. 

And in 2020…the NCAA Tournaments were canceled. The NHL season was halted. 

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Eddie the Eagle Takes Flight! – This DiSH for Feb. 14

In 1988, Eddie the Eagle became a hero to underdogs everywhere, competing in the Olympics as a ski jumper. 

Also in 1988, Richard Petty survived a horrifying crash at the Daytona 500. 

And in 1990, Michael Jordan wore #12 in a game because his usual #23 had been stolen. 

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