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Jackie Robinson integrated MLB, Havlicek 'Stole the Ball', and 94 died in the Hillsborough disaster - This DiSH for April 15

Jackie Robinson integrated MLB, Havlicek 'Stole the Ball', and 94 died in the Hillsborough disaster - This DiSH for April 15

Episode 850 Published 1 month, 1 week ago
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In 1947, Jackie Robinson integrated major league baseball, making his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers in a 5-3 win over the Boston Braves.

In 1965, John Havlicek stole the inbounds pass to secure a Boston Celtic victory to advance to the NBA Finals.

In 1989, 94 Liverpool fans died and 766 were injured in a crowd crush during the FA Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield.

In 2015, former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez was found guilty for the first degree murder of Odin Lloyd.

In 2019, the LA Clippers pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history, turning a 31-point deficit into a 4-point win against Golden State.

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