Tag: Spring Training

Griffith vs. ‘Kid Paret,’ Inspiration for ‘Rocky,’ and an unfortunate bird incident – This DiSH for March 24

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In 1962, Emile Griffith vs. Benny ‘Kid’ Paret ended in tragedy. 

In 1975, a Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner fight inspired a cultural icon.

In 1991, Ayrton Senna won the Brazilian Grand Prix as his gearbox failed.

In 2001, a Randy Johnson fastball struck a bird in flight in a spring training game. 

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Another Babe on the Baseball Diamond – This DiSH for March 20

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In 1934, another Babe took to the pitcher’s mound to showcase their talent.

In 1975, a rare spring training brawl. Unsurprisingly, Billy Martin was in the middle of it. 

In 1976, Boston Celtic John Havlicek scored his 1000th point for the 14th consecutive season, a new NBA record. 

And in 2010, Northern Iowa knocked off top seeded Kansas in the NCAA tournament. 

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