Tag: Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Turned Pro but didn’t go to the NBA – This DiSH for May 23

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In 1958, Wilt Chamberlain gave up his final year at Kansas to turn pro but he couldn’t go to the NBA yet.

In 1977, jockey Steve Cauthen was thrown from his horse and injured badly. 

Also in 1977, Jack Nicklaus won his own golf tournament. 

In 1923 and again on the same day in 1924, Gene Tunney, the boxing Marine fought Harry Greg, the Pittsburgh Wildcat. 

In 1941, Joe Louis defended his title for the 17th time. 

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Bobby Orr’s Flying Goal Wins the Cup! – This DiSH for May 10

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In 1970, the Boston Bruins won the Stanley Cup, sweeping St. Louis. The series was capped by Bobby Orr’s ‘Flying Goal.’

In 1973, the New York Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the NBA Championship. 

In 1974, the New York Nets beat the Utah Stars to win the ABA Championship.

In 2015, Rickie Fowler birdied the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass 3 times in 90 minutes to win the Players Championship.

And in 2014, the St. Louis Rams selected Michael Sam in the 7th round. Sam was the first openly gay player picked in the NFL draft. 

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Willis Reed’s Dramatic Entrance – This DiSH for May 8

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In 1970, Willis Reed made his dramatic entrance prior to Game 7 of the New York Knicks NBA Finals against Los Angeles Lakers.

In 1968, Catfish Hunter pitched a perfect game for the Oakland A’s against the Minnesota Twins

In 2016, Bryce Harper reached base 7 times without an official plate appearance. 

In 2001, pitcher Randy Johnson struck out 20 in 9 innings but it’s not recognized by Major League Baseball. 

And in 1937, War Admiral won the Kentucky Derby.

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Jack Johnson finally beaten – This DiSH for April 5

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In 1915, Jack Johnson lost his first fight since winning the title seven year earlier. 

In 1984, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar became the all-time leading scorer in the NBA passing Wilt Chamberlain. (He’s now second on that list)

In 1967, Wilt grabbed an NBA playoff record 41 rebounds against Boston

In 2005, the Baylor Bears won the NCAA Women’s basketball title, making Kim Mulkey the first woman to win a championship as both a player and a coach. 

And in 1976, the restriction on dunking was lifted for both college and high school. 

 

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The Most Unusual Finish to an NBA game…ever! – This DiSH for March 25

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In 1979, the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Nets had a most unusual finish to their game on this day. 

In 1961, St. Joe’s and Utah played at 4OT classic in the NCAA tournament. St. Joe’s win would soon be vacated. 

In 1935, Babe Ruth hit his final home runs of his career. 

In 1973, Wilt Chamberlain played his final game in the NBA. 

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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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Bounty Gate Exposed! – This DiSH for March 2

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In 2012, ESPN’s Adam Schefter revealed the New Orleans Bounty Gate program.

In 1974, the North Carolina Tar Heels erased an 8-point deficit in the final 17 seconds to send the game to OT

And in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in an NBA game.

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First Winter Olympics – This DiSH for Jan. 25

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In 1924, the first Winter Olympiad premiered in France.

In 1960, Wilt Chamberlain set a rookie scoring record.

And in 1939, Joe Louis knocked out a friend, doing him a favor in the process.

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The Oldest Man Ever to Play in the NFL – This DiSH for Jan. 4

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In 1976, George Blanda played his final game, closing a 27-year career that spanned four decades. 

Also, in 1984, Adrian Dantley hit 28 free throws in a game to equal Wilt Chamberlain’s mark. 

And in 2012, West Virginia beat Clemson 70-33 to set the record for most points scored in a bowl game. That mark was equaled in 2018 by Army. 

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