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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 …
7 months, 3 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
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 Woo…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
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 maj…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
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 …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
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 die…
8 months ago
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 Ope…
8 months ago
Jean Van de Velde's 18th hole collapse, Fabio Casartelli died during the Tour de France, and Titanic survivors met on the tennis court - This DiSH for July 18
Episode 599
In 1999, Frenchman Jean Van de Velde needed only a double bogey six on the final hole to win the Open Championship, instead he made a tragic 7 to fin…
8 months ago
An Oddity in Boston, Bo Jackson vs. Deion Sanders on the diamond, and 'Doc' Medich saved a life - This DiSH for July 17
Episode 598
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.
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In 1990, the …
8 months ago