Tag: Toronto

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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Steve Fischer and Michigan win the National Championship – This DiSH for April 3

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In 1989, Steve Fischer took over the Wolverines right before the tournament started and then led them to the Championship.

In 1933, it was the second longest NHL game. 

And in 2007, Grambling’s long-time football coach Eddie Robinson died. 

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John Wooden’s Farewell and Knute Rockne’s Tragic End – This DiSH March 31

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In 1975, UCLA sent Coach John Wooden a winner.

In 1931, Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne died in a plane crash.

In 1974, the new World Football League team in Toronto signed three Miami Dolphins to play. 

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Not one…but TWO Miracles! – This DiSH for Feb. 22

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In 2020. David Ayres became the first emergency goalie to be credited with a win! 

In 1980, it was the Miracle on Ice.

In 1959, the first Daytona 500 run on the 2.5 mile track. 

And in 1968, the NFL standardized the ‘Slingshot’ goalpost. 

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Jordan’s Diamond Dreams – This DiSH for Feb. 7

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In 1994, Michael Jordan signed with the Chicago White Sox to pursue a dream of playing Major League Baseball.

In 1949, Joe DiMaggio became the first $100,000 ball player. 

In 1976, Toronto’s Darryl Sittler scored 10 points in a game (6 goals, 4 assists), the most in an NHL game. 

And in 2023, LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. 

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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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Jimmy Butler bests Jordan’s franchise record – This DiSH for Jan. 3

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In 2016, Chicago’s Jimmy Butler scored a franchise recorded 40 points in the second half in a comeback win against Toronto. 

In 1992, Frank Reich rallied the Buffalo Bills from a 32-point deficit  in the greatest comeback in NFL Playoff history. 

And in 1983, Tony Dorsett had the longest TD run against Minnesota. 

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