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Sadaharu Oh hit career homer #756, One Streak Started, Another Ended, and Vince Lombardi died - This DiSH for Sept. 3
Episode 994
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In 1977, Sadaharu Oh hit career home run #756.
In 1975, LA Dodger Steve Garvey started his National League record streak of playing in 1,207 consecutive games.
In 1970, Chicago Cub Billy Williams ended his then National League record of consecutive games played at 1,117.
In 1906, Battling Nelson fought Joe Gans in the desert of Nevada. Nelson was disqualified for low blows.
In 1970, NFL legendary coach Vince Lombardi died at the age of 57 from colon cancer.