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Bill Russell's 30/40 game 7 heroics, Maple Leafs overcame 0-3 deficit to win the Cup, and Moses Malone Led the way to the Promised Land - This DiSH for April 18
Episode 853
Published 1 month ago
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In 1962, Bill Russell scored 30 points and grabbed an NBA Finals Game 7 record 40 rebounds as Boston beat LA to win the championship.
In 1966, Bill Russell was named coach of the Celtics, becoming the first black head coach in the NBA.
In 1996, Orlando's Dennis Scott hit an NBA record 11 three point shots in a win against Atlanta. Klay Thompson now has the record with 14. Scott's 11 isn't even in the top ten now.
In 1942, Toronto beat Detroit to win the Stanley Cup. The Leafs became the first NHL team to battle back from an 0-3 deficit to win the Cup.
In 1974, Moses Malone became the first high school player to make the jump to pro basketball when he was drafted in the third round of the ABA draft.