Tag: Wayne Gretzky

Was Kobe Bryant Intentionally Poisoned in 2002? – This DiSH for May 20

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In 2002, Kobe Bryant woke up at 1 a.m. on this day with stomach issues after ordering hotel room service. He was apparently the only one who got sick at the hotel that night. 

In 1972, the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Nets to win the ABA championship for the second time. 

In 1979, the Winnipeg Jets beat Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers to win the World Hockey Association’s final Avco Cup. 

In 2000, Minnesota Timberwolf Malik Sealey was killed by a drunk driver. 

In 1972, Bee Bee Bee was a 19-1 longshot but still won the Preakness Stakes

In 1988, the bull Red Rock was finally ridden successfully.

And in 1922, Kenessaw Mountain Landis reinstated Babe Ruth and two others after breaking the rules at the end of 1921.

 

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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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Lester Patrick literally saves the day – This DiSH for April 7

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In 1928, New York Rangers head coach Lester Patrick inserted himself in as the goalie after Lorne Chabot took a puck to the eye. 

In 1935, Gene Sarazen hit the most famous shot at the Masters.

In 1963, Jack Nicklaus won the first of his six Masters Green Jackets.

In 1985, Herschel Walker ran for a USFL record 233 yards.

And in 1989, the movie ‘Major League’ opened in theaters. 

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No Foolin’! Villanova pulled off the Shocker – This DiSH for April 1

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In 1985, Villanova beat Georgetown to win the NCAA title in a shocker.

In 1991, Duke beat Kansas to win it’s first NCAA men’s basketball championship.

In 1978, New York Islander’s Mike Bossy became the first NHL rookie to score 50 goals in a season. 

And in 1969, the Seattle Pilots traded Lou Pinella for a couple of prospects. Also on this day in 1970, the Pilots declared bankruptcy. 

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Wilt Chamberlain, Lennie Rosenbluth … and Joe Quigg? – This DiSH for March 23

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In 1957, North Carolina beat Kansas to win the National Championship.

In 1974, NC State beat UCLA in the semifinals to end their streak of consecutive national championships. 

In 1994, Wayne Gretzky scored his 802nd career NHL goal to pass Gordie Howe on the all-time goals scored list. 

And In 1991, the World League of American Football kicked off. 

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Richard Riot in Montreal – This DiSH for March 17

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In 1955, French Canadians and fans of Montreal’s Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard rioted in protest of their star being suspended.

In 1897, it was a boxing match to remember.

And in 2012, Fabrice Muamba collapsed during an FA Cup match.

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‘The Drive’ or actually ‘Two Drives’ – This DiSH for Jan. 11

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In 1987, Denver’s John Elway engineered a 98-yard game-tying drive.

In 1983, a Wayne Gretzky record was broken. 

And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover was offered a job in sports. 

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Dwight Clark’s ‘The Catch’ – This DiSH for Jan. 10

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In 1982, Dwight Clark made ‘The Catch’ to send the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. 

Also in 1982, across the country, the Cincinnati Bengals were playing in the Freezer Bowl. 

And in 1989, Wayne Gretzky became the all-time leading points scorer in NHL history. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 30

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In 1988, Barry Sanders rushed for 222 yards and scored 5 touchdowns as Oklahoma State routed Wyoming 62-14 in the Holiday Bowl.

In 1981, Wayne Gretzky scored 5 goals to become the fastest to 50 in a season. 

In 1990, Scott Skiles dished and NBA record 30 assists.

And in 2020, Becky Hammon became the first woman to take over as head coach in an NBA game. 

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This Day in Sports History – Dec. 19

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In 1948, the NFL televised its championship game for the first time!

In 1984 – Wayne Gretzky became the fastest to score 1000 points in NHL history.

And in 2004, Jerry Rice caught the final of his NFL record 197 career TD receptions. 

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