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Chaos in Montreal, Futility in Philly, and two Medical Emergencies on the pitch - This DiSH for March 17
Episode 823
Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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In 1955, the Richard Riot started in Montreal. It was political bonfire with the suspension of Maurice 'the Rocket' Richard as the lit match.
In 1982, a horrible oversight during a routine knee surgery led to a respected French footballer slipping into.a coma for 39 years.
In 2012, Bolton's Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the field during an FA Cup match against Tottenham.
In 1973, the Philadelphia 76ers lost their 68th game of the season to set a new record. They eventually lost 73.
In 1963, Raymond Floyd won his first PGA Tournament at the age of 20 yrs, 6 months becoming the youngest to win on tour in 32 years.
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