Bill Russell the Player, Bill Russell the Coach – This DiSH for April 18

In 1962, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to a game 7 win in the NBA Finals.

In 1966, Red Auerbach announced that Russell would be the next coach of the Celtics.

In 1946, Jackie Robinson became the first black player in International League history.

In 1942, the Toronto Maple Leafs won game 7, battling back from a 3-0 deficit.

In 1974, Moses Malone was drafted out of high school by the ABA’s Utah Stars.

In 2001, AC Green played his last game, ending his NBA record consecutive games played streak.

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Roberto De Vincenzo’s unfortunate mistake – This DiSH for April 14

In 1968, Roberto De Vincenzo signed an incorrect scorecard, costing him a stroke and a chance to win in a playoff.

In 1996, Greg Norman had his epic meltdown at the Masters, giving up a final round 6 shot lead to lose by 5.

In 1960, the Montreal Canadiens won their fifth straight Stanley Cup.

And in 1910, William Howard Taft became the first US President to throw out the first pitch at a baseball game.

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