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From Worst to First, Wottle 'the Throttle' won Olympic Gold, Northwestern beat Notre Dame, and Diana Nyad went the distance - This DiSH for Sept. 2
Episode 644
In 1972, US middle distance runner Dave Wottle won the gold medal in one of the most dramatic comebacks in the 800m final.
In 1995, Northwestern beat…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Appalachian State beat Michigan, Tiger Woods cashed his first check, and Bill Elliott won the Winston Million - This DiSH for Sept. 1
Episode 643
In 2007, Appalachian State beat Michigan 34-32 in the greatest college football upset.
In 1984, Mississippi Valley State's Jerry Rice caught 17 passe…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Rocky Marciano killed in a plane crash, 2 US sprinters DQ'd before they even lined up, and the first Father/Son Duo in MLB - This DiSH for Aug. 31
Episode 642
In 1969, boxer Rocky Marciano was killed in a plane crash in route to Des Moines, Iowa.
In 1972, US sprinters Rey Robinson and Ed Hart were disqualifi…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Craziest Marathon Ever, Katie Knida kicked herself into football history, and welcome William 'Pop' Gates - This DiSH for Aug. 30
Episode 641
In 1904, the Olympic marathon is a marvel in that anybody finished and a wonder that it ever made it back into the Olympics afterward.
In 1991, long …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Bob Newhart look-a-like disrupted the 2004 Olympic Marathon, Nolan Ryan 'oh so close' to a third no-hitter in 1973, and Babe Ruth suspended and fined $5000 - This DiSH for Aug. 29
Episode 640
In 2004, Brazilian runner Vanderlei de Lima was leading the marathon until the 22nd mile when Irishman Cornelius Horan surged onto the course, grabbe…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
'The Battle at Bighorn' with Tiger vs. Sergio, Arnold Palmer's 'turning point,' and Tommy Lasorda attacked the Phillie Phanatic - This DiSH for Aug. 28
Episode 639
In 2000, Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia squared off in the made-for-tv matchplay event 'The Battle at Bighorn.'
In 1954, Arnold Palmer won the US Amate…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
A Hall of Fame career derailed, Dennis Bergkamp's Hat Trick Magic, and Rare Feat in a Major League Baseball game - This DiSH for Aug. 27
Episode 638
In 1972, Baltimore Colt All-Pro defensive end Bubba Smith tore up his knee when he got caught up with the first down chains. He missed the entire yea…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Bashin' Bill Barilko's Tragic End, the First Game broadcast on television, and Olazabal smokes the field at Firestone - This DiSH for Aug. 26
Episode 637
In 1951, the plane carrying Toronto Maple Leaf Bill Barilko and his pilot friend Dr. Henry Hudson is presumed to have crashed on this day. The plane …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Tiger won his 3rd straight US Amateur thanks in part to an act of sportsmanship, Arrested for Playing on Sunday, and
Episode 636
In 1996, Tiger Woods stormed back from being down five after the morning round to win his 3rd consecutive US Amateur championships. The match is most…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
David Feherty won the Scottish Open, Lost the Trophy, Ray Chapman struck by lightning, finished the game, and Tippy Martinez's Triple Pickoff Feat - This DiSH for Aug. 24
Episode 635
In 1986, then golfer, now golf commentator David Feherty won the Scottish Open and then several hours later lost the trophy somewhere in Glasgow or b…
6 months, 3 weeks ago