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Thurman Munson killed in a plane crash, Continental League disbanded, and the Birmingham Barons made history for something other than MJ - This DiSH for Aug. 2
Episode 614
In 1979 New York Yankee catcher Thurman Munson was killed in a plane crash.
In 1960, the Continental Baseball League disbanded.
In 1928, it was the wom…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Pete Rose's streak ended, Niki Lauda's fiery crash, and Daigo parrys 15 strikes to win! - This DiSH for Aug. 1
Episode 613
In 1978, Pete Rose's quest to catch Joe Dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak came to an end at 44 games.
In 1996, Michael Johnson became the first man to…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Future of the Franchise Falls Flat, 2 Dick Allen Inside the Parkers, and New York Yankee Jake Powell Suspended - This DiSH for July 31
Episode 612
In 2000, Tom Brady and Bill Belichick made their debuts in New England. Brady as the third string backup to Drew Bledsoe and Michael Bishop. On the o…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
George Steinbrenner Banned from Baseball, JR Richard suffered a career ending stroke, and Andy Bean's $60,000 mistake - This DiSH for July 30
Episode 611
In 1990, Major League Baseball Commissioner Faye Vincent banned New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for life.
In 1980, Houston Astros pitcher …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Yankees Fans Taunt Jose Canseco with a Blow Up Madonna, Bo Jackson's Timeout Home Run, and a Perfect Game Denied - This DiSH for July 29
Episode 610
In 1991, New York Yankees fans jeered Jose Canseco after rumors erupted of him and Madonna becoming an item.
In 1988, Bo Jackson hit a home run after…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
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 o…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
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 ru…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
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 …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
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.
Als…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
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.…
7 months, 3 weeks ago