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Vinko Bogataj and the 'Agony of Defeat', was ski racer Spider Sabich murdered?, and Carter cancelled Olympic participation - This DiSH for March 21
Episode 827
In 1970, Slovenian ski jumper Vinko Bogataj plunged off the end of the ramp, becoming the 'Agony of Defeat' soon after.
In 1976, champion US ski race…
4 months ago
Milan vs. Muncie - the game that inspired 'Hoosiers', NIU's Highs and Lows of March Madness, and a Spring Training Brawl - This DiSH for March 20
Episode 826
In 1954, tiny Milan High School beat Muncie High to win the Indiana State Basketball Championship and inspired the movie 'Hoosiers.'
In 2016, Northern…
4 months ago
'The LaBradford Smith game,' Danny Ainge goes 94 ft for the win, and Oscar Robertson's historic win - This DiSH March 19
Episode 825
In 1993, LaBradford Smith scored 37 against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in a five point loss. It's supposed to be what happened after the ga…
4 months ago
Greatest Blunder in Baseball History, Braves book it out of Boston, and a Bronco Bracket Bustin' Upset - This DiSH for March 18
Episode 824
In 1981, Carlton Fisk became a member of the Chicago White Sox.
In 1953, the Boston Braves packed up the moving vans and moved to Milwaukee.
In 1985,…
4 months, 1 week ago
Chaos in Montreal, Futility in Philly, and two Medical Emergencies on the pitch - This DiSH for March 17
Episode 823
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,…
4 months, 1 week ago
Dr. Dunkenstein and the Doctors of Dunk, the sad story of Maurice Stokes, and Ms. 59 - This DiSH for March 16
Episode 822
In 2018, the UMBC Retrievers beat top-seed Virginia.
In 1980, Louisville's Dr. Dunkenstein and the Doctors of Dunk destroyed LSU to advance to the Fin…
4 months, 1 week ago
A Handshake started the 'Game of Change,' a Michigan Man will coach Michigan, and US Hockey lost 17-0. - This DiSH for March 15
Episode 821
In 1985, 16th-seeded Fairleigh Dickinson came within a whisker of beating #1 seeded Michigan. It was the first year the tournament expanded to 64 tea…
4 months, 1 week ago
'Let's Play Football!', 'Ain't over 'til the Fat Lady Sings,' and Ted Williams turned down a huge contract
Episode 820
On March 10th, 2001, current Louisville Head Football Coach and former XFL QB with the Orlando Rage started a game just six days after getting litera…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Howie Morenz's Tragic Death after breaking his leg, Ali/Frazier at MSG, and the Chaos in Daytona - This DiSH for March 8
Episode 819
In 1937, Howie Morenz, known by some as 'the Babe Ruth of hockey' died as a direct result of an injury suffered in a hockey game a month earlier.
In 1…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Muhammad Ali molded out of Clay, ACC crowned its first champ, and Happy Birthday Shaq! - This DiSH for March 6
Episode 818
In 1964, Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali.
In 1967, Ali was ordered to report to military service.
In 1954, the ACC crowned its first men's basketball …
4 months, 2 weeks ago