The Jordan Shrug Game – This DiSH for June 3

In 1992, Michael Jordan hit 6 first half 3-pointers and then shrugged at the NBC broadcast crew. 

In 1967, Harmon Killebrew hit a monster shot at Metropolitan Stadium that still is remembered today at the old site of the Met. 

In 1975, Pele signed with the New York Cosmos to play in the NASL. 

In 2013, Deacon Jones died. He is the man who coined the term ‘Sack’ for tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. 

And in 2012, Tiger Woods tied Jack Nicklaus for second on the all-time wins list.

Two football greats connected in life, died exactly 60 years apart – This DiSH for May 18

In 1963, running back Ernie Davis died of Leukemia.

In 2023, 60 years later, Jim Brown died.

In 1912, Allan Travers gave up 26 hits and 24 runs in a game. The reason he had to endure a beat down goes back to what happened 3 day prior. 

In 2004, Randy Johnson pitched a perfect game against the Atlanta Braves. 

In 1997, Tiger Woods ‘C” game was good enough to win his fifth golf tournament in 16 starts. 

And in 2013, Nicolas Colsaerts ball wound up in an unusual place. 

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

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. 

 

Ben Hogan’s Brush with Death – This DiSH for Feb. 2

In 1949, golfer Ben Hogan and his wife Valerie were traveling home for some much needed rest when they collided with a bus. 

In 1954, Bevo Francis scored 113 points in a college basketball game. 

And in 1968, Wilt Chamberlain had a double-triple-double. 

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