Tag: Texas Rangers

The Greatest NBA Game Ever! – This DiSH for June 4

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In 1976, game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns has been called by many ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played.’

In 1974, the Cleveland Indians hosted ‘Ten Cent Beer Night’ which turned into chaos. 

In 2000, the Los Angeles Lakers overcame a huge deficit to beat Portland in game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

In 1987, Robin Ventura’s NCAA record 58-game hitting streak came to an end. 

And in 1923, a jockey died during a race and the horse still won. 

 

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Ayrton Senna’s Tragic Death – This DiSH for May 1

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In 1994, 3-time Formula One Champion Ayrton Senna crashed in the Tamburello turn at Imola. He was pronounced dead at the hospital hours later. He was 34. 

In 1920, the longest major league baseball game by innings was played. 

In 1991, Nolan Ryan threw his 7th career no-hitter and Ricky Henderson became the all-time leading base stealer. 

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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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