Tag: Super Bowl

What led to the NFL/AFL merger? – This DiSH for June 8

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In 1966, the NFL and the AFL announced their merger and established a championship game that became the Super Bowl. 

In 1979, Utah got an NBA team. 

In 1934, the Cincinnati Reds became the first professional sports team to fly to a game. 

In 1968, Don Drysdale broke a 55-year record. 

In 1950, the Boston Red Sox scored 29 runs in a game to set a new MLB record that would not be eclipsed for 57 years. 

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Texas Western beats Kentucky – This DiSH for March 19

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In 1966, Texas Western (now UTEP) started five black players against Kentucky’s all-white starting five. 

In 1981, the Buffalo Sabres set the NHL record for goals in a period. 

In 1991, the NFL pulled the Super Bowl out of Phoenix.

And in 1995, Michael Jordan returned to the basketball court. 

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Epic Super Bowl Comeback – This DiSH for Feb. 5

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In 2017, it was the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history and of course it involved the New England Patriots. 

In 2009, Tennessee’s Pat Summitt became the first Division I basketball coach (men or women) to win 1000 games. 

In 1960, Bill Russell did something no one had done in the NBA. 

And in 1943, Jake LaMotta beat Sugar Ray Robinson in a unanimous decision. 

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Linsanity Takes Off! – This DiSH for Feb. 4

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In 2012, Jeremy Lin scored 25 points to light the rocket on Linsanity!

In 1987, the Sacramento Kings had the worst first quarter in NBA history. 

And in 2018, Nick Foles did something no one else in Super Bowl history has ever done as his Philadelphia Eagles beat New England. 

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Baseball Benches Schott – This DiSH for Feb. 3

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In 1993, Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott was suspended for the season and fined $25,000.

In 1876, Albert Spalding started a sporting good company.

And in 2008, the New York Giants spoiled New England’s perfect season, beating the Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII.

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Baseball owners drop the hammer – This DiSH for Jan. 31

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In 1953, baseball owners took out their frustration with Bill Veeck, eventually forcing him to move the team out of St. Louis.

In 1920, Joe Malone scored 7 goals in a hockey game to set a record that still stands today in the NHL. 

And in 1993, Dallas beat Buffalo in the Super Bowl, but that game is known for one ignominious play involving Leon Lett.

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Quadruple OT Thriller! – This DiSH for Jan. 29

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In 1980, the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers played a 4OT marathon. Interestingly, not a single 3-pointer was made.

In 1936, the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame announced its first class. 

In 1963, the NFL Hall of Fame announced its first class. 

And in 1995, Deion Sanders played with the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, becoming the first and only athlete to play in both the Super Bowl and the World Series.  He was with the Atlanta Braves in 1992 when they played in the W.S.

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Super Bowl XXIII was more than just a game – This DiSH for Jan. 22

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In 1989, Super Bowl XXIII was one of the great ones, but what was going on outside the stadium led to changes in the league. 

Also, in 1973, it was the Sunshine Showdown in Kingston, Jamaica between George Foreman and Joe Frazier.

In 2006, Kobe Bryant dropped 81 on Toronto. 

And in 1927, the first live broadcast of an English Soccer Match.

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Game of the Century – This DiSH for Jan. 20

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In 1968, the Game of the Century in college basketball. 

In 1996, FoxSports debuted the FoxTrax hockey puck. 

And in 1980, ‘Hey Kid … Catch’ played in front of 105 million people during Super Bowl XIV.

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4000 Miles to Destruction – This DiSH for Jan. 16

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In 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets traveled 4000 miles to play a hockey series. It didn’t go well. 

In 1972, Dallas beat Miami in Super Bowl VI.

And in 1970, Curt Flood officially filed his civil lawsuit against Major League Baseball

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