Tag: sports history

Rosie Ruiz’s Ruse at Boston Marathon – This DiSH for April 21

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In 1981, Rosie Ruiz crossed the finish line as the women’s winner of the Boston Marathon.  But where had she come from?

In 1951,  the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup in a series where all five games went to overtime.

In 1991, Raghib ‘Rocket’ Ismail decided to play in the Canadian Football League.

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Michael Jordan’s 63-point Playoff Game – This DiSH for April 20

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In 1986, Michael Jordan scored a NBA playoff record 63 points against the Boston Celtics

In 1981, Toshihiko Seko and Allison Roe both set new records at the Boston Marathon.

In 1912, Fenway Park opened with Boston beating New York.

And in 1967, boxing promotor Don King beat a man so badly, he died five days later in a Cleveland hospital. 

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Longest Baseball Game took 2 months to complete – This DiSH for April 19

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In 1981, the Rochester Red Wings and Pawtucket Red Sox hit pause in the 32nd inning of the longest game in baseball history. 

In 1897, the first Boston Marathon was run. 

And in 1987, it was the ‘Vindication in Vegas’ fight between Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks. 

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Bill Russell the Player, Bill Russell the Coach – This DiSH for April 18

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In 1962, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to a game 7 win in the NBA Finals.

In 1966, Red Auerbach announced that Russell would be the next coach of the Celtics.

In 1946, Jackie Robinson became the first black player in International League history. 

In 1942, the Toronto Maple Leafs won game 7, battling back from a 3-0 deficit. 

In 1974, Moses Malone was drafted out of high school by the ABA’s Utah Stars.

In 2001, AC Green played his last game, ending his NBA record consecutive games played streak.

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Origin of ‘Tape Measure Home Run’ – This DiSH for April 17

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In 1953, Mickey Mantle hit a 565 foot bomb and the became the origin of the phrase ‘tape measure home run.’

In 1976, Philadelphia’s Mike Schmidt hit 4 straight home runs.

In 1972, a ceremonial first pitch went horribly wrong. 

In 1860, it was the first recognized world championship boxing match.

And in 1977, the LA Kings Don Kozak scored the quickest goal in an NHL playoff game.

 

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Flyers charged with Assault – This DiSH for April 16

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In 1976, three Philadelphia Flyers were arrested for violence in a playoff loss the night before. 

In 1940, Cleveland Indian’s Bob Feller pitched the only opening day no-hitter in Major League Baseball.

In 1929, the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians wore numbers on the back of their jerseys.

In 1996, the Chicago Bulls won their 70th game of the season setting a new NBA record that lasted 20 years. 

And in 1999, Wayne Gretzky retired. 

 

 

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Roberto De Vincenzo’s unfortunate mistake – This DiSH for April 14

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In 1968, Roberto De Vincenzo signed an incorrect scorecard, costing him a stroke and a chance to win in a playoff. 

In 1996, Greg Norman had his epic meltdown at the Masters, giving up a final round 6 shot lead to lose by 5. 

In 1960, the Montreal Canadiens won their fifth straight Stanley Cup.

And in 1910, William Howard Taft became the first US President to throw out the first pitch at a baseball game. 

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Tiger Woods Wins his first Masters in Record Fashion – This DiSH for April 13

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In 1997, Tiger won his first Masters by a record number of shots and also posted the best 4-day total in Masters history.

In 1986, a 46-year old Jack Nicklaus won his 6th Masters green jacket, becoming the oldest to ever win at Augusta. 

In 1957, the Boston Celtics beat the St. Louis Hawks in game 7 of the NBA championship to win their first of 17 NBA titles

And in 1978, the ‘Reggie’ bar was distributed at the New York Yankees game. 

 

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Stepien Rule – This DiSH for April 12

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In 1980, Bill Stepien bought the Cleveland Cavaliers. It went so bad in his 3 year tenure, the NBA instituted a new rule. 

In 1954, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead played a Monday 18-hole playoff to decide the Masters.

In 1980, Cecil Cooper and Don Money hit grand slams in the same inning.

In 1979, Larry Nelson showed up to Augusta National and realized he forgot his golf clubs. 

And in 1877, the first recorded usage of a catcher’s mask in baseball. 

 

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