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Basebrawl in Atlanta, Darryl Stingley paralyzed, and the suspicious death of boxer Chalky Wright - This DiSH for Aug. 12
Episode 624
In 1984, the Braves and Padres had more fights than runs. 17 players and 4 coaches were ejected.
In 1978, New England Patriots wide receiver Darryl St…
7 months ago
Lee Trevino Found a putter, Won a Major, John Daly, from 9th alternate to PGA Champ, and Satchel Paige Signed by the Braves - This DiSH for Aug. 11
Episode 623
In 1974, Lee Trevino won the PGA Championship.
In 1991, John Daly won the PGA Championship as the 9th alternate.
In 1950, legendary New York Yankee Jo…
7 months, 1 week ago
1974 NFL Strike Ended after 'Scab' Players Used, Down Goes Decker, and a Televised Golf First - This DiSH for Aug. 10
Episode 622
In 1974, the NFL players decided to end their strike after the commish and the owners were okay using scab players. But it, along with John Mackey's …
7 months, 1 week ago
Wayne Gretzky traded to the LA Kings, Usain Bolt's to the double, and Jessie Owens wins another Gold - This DiSH for Aug. 9
Episode 621
In 1988, Wayne Gretzky was traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings.
In 2012, Usain Bolt won the 200 meter sprint at the Olympics bec…
7 months, 1 week ago
Ty Cobb's Mother Killed His Father, Light go on at Wrigley, and Steph Curry Saves Team USA from Embarrassment - This DiSH for Aug. 8
Episode 620
In 1905, Ty Cobb's mother Amanda shot and killed his father, W.H. Cobb on the front porch of their home.
In 1988, the lights were finally turned on at…
7 months, 1 week ago
Stagecoach Robbery at Ebbets Field, the Mile of the Century, and Pausing for Ducks - This DiSH for Aug. 7
Episode 619
In 1938, Brooklyn Dodgers manager Burleigh Grimes protested an umpire's changed call with a prop that got him ejected.
In 1954, the Mile of the Centur…
7 months, 1 week ago
Wade Boggs Drank 73 Beers, Billy Martin punched one of his own players, and John Mahaffey's Epic Comeback - This DiSH for Aug. 6
Episode 618
In 1990, this is the most likely date for Wade Boggs to have drunk 73 beers on a cross country flight and finished the day with 107.
In 1969, Minnesot…
7 months, 1 week ago
Joan Benoit wins the First Women's Olympic Marathon, Craig Breedlove eclipsed the 400 mph barrier, and the first AFL/NFL battle on the field - This DiSH for Aug. 5
Episode 617
In 1984, American Joan Benoit won the first women's Olympic marathon.
In 2012, Jamaican Usain Bolt set an Olympic record in winning the 100m.
In 1963, …
7 months, 1 week ago
Jesse Owens got a hug, not help, Rich Beem survived Steve Lowery's barrage, and Dave Winfield arrested for 'animal cruelty' - This DiSH for Aug. 4
Episode 616
In 1936, American Jesse Owens won the Gold medal in the Olympic Gold Medal.
In 1936, American Helen Stephens won the 100m Final in record time but wa…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Eight 'Black Sox' Banned, Joe Niekro's Emery Board Ejection, and a failed attempt at catching a 170 mph ball - This DiSH for Aug. 3
Episode 615
In 1921, Chicago White Sox players Eddie Cicotte, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsch, Lefty Williams, Buck Weaver, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullin, and Shoeles…
7 months, 2 weeks ago