Podcast Episodes

Montreal's Dennis Martinez and Texas' Kenny Rogers Perfect!, New York Met Anthony Young finally won, and a brief thaw in the Cold War - This DiSH for July 28

Episode 609

In 1991, Montreal Expos pitcher Dennis Martinez pitched the 13th perfect game in MLB history. Catcher Ron Hassey was behind the plate, becoming the only pitcher to catch two perfect games.

In 1994, T…

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Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis died, Detroit Lion Barry Sanders retired, and NY Yankee Tommy John Erred Thrice - This DiSH for July 27

Episode 608

In 1993, Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis collapsed and died during a pickup game. He'd collapsed during a playoff game in April.

In 1999, Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders surprisingly retired from…

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Mike Tyson KO'd Marvis Frazier in 30 seconds, Tragedy at Michigan Int'l Speedway, and lots of streaking ended - This DiSH for July 26

Episode 607

In 1986, Mike Tyson knocked out Marvis Frazier in 30 seconds. It was his quickest knockout in his career.

In 1998, three spectators attending the US 500 at Michigan International Speedway after Adria…

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Battle of Shepherd's Bush, an FBI agent chased by a Russian, and Roberto Clemente with a one and only MLB moment - This DiSH for July 25

Episode 606

In 1908, icy relations between the US and Britain led to a controversial ruling in the men's 400 m and the most unusual finish to an Olympic race.

Also in 1908, it was the first black American to ever…

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The George Brett 'Pine Tar Bat' Incident, an Italian Pastry Chef came up just a bit short, and George Halas escaped disaster by oversleeping - This DiSH for July 24

Episode 605

In 1983, it was the 'Pine Tar' incident when Kansas City's George Brett was called out after a Billy Martin protest for too much pine tar on his bat.

In 1908, the London Marathon was the first marat…

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Big John Daly won the British Open, Tiger became the youngest to the career Grand Slam, and Kerri Strug stuck the landing - This DiSH for July 23

Episode 604

In 1995, John Daly won a four-hole playoff against Constantino Rocca to win the Open Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews.

In 2000, Tiger Woods won his first British Open, becoming the younge…

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Jordan's 'Greatest Game I Ever Played in,' 15 clubs, 2 stroke penalty, 1 Major Championship, and Liston pummeled Patterson again - This DiSH for June 22

Episode 603

In 1992, the Dream Team played an intrasquad scrimmage that had the intensity of an NBA Finals Game 7.

In 2001, David Duval won his first and only major championship thanks to an error by Ian Woosnam'…

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Did Bo Jackson Get Thrown Out of a Game on Purpose...or not? - This DiSH for July 21

Episode 602

Bo Jackson claims this is the day that he got thrown out of a game on purpose so he could go see his newborn and his wife at the hospital. The thing is ... if it happened, it most certainly didn't ha…

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Maureen Connolly's career ended in a blink, Hank Aaron hit homer #755, and Gaylord Perry hit homer #1 - This DiSH for July 20

Episode 601

In 1954, tennis phenom Maureen Connolly was injured so badly in a horse riding accident, it ended her career.

In 1984, runner and author Jim Fixx died while out on a run at the age of 52.

In 1976, Ha…

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The Original Tour de France came to an end, Tom Watson's Near Miracle at Turnberry, and a Ventriloquist at Fenway - This DiSH for July 19

Episode 600

In 1903, the original Tour de France rolled to a close. It was a brutal 6-stage, 1500 mile race.

In 2009, Tom Watson nearly won his sixth British Open. Instead a bogey on the final hole dropped the 5…

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