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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 die…
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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 Ope…
10 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…
10 months, 1 week 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 …
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Hubris Humbled in 'Maracanazo', Steve Lyons 'Moon Man' Incident, and get a 'whiff' of Hale Irwins's embarrasment - This DiSH for July 16
Episode 597
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 1950, Urug…
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Neon Deion vs. Carlton Fisk, Albert Belle's Corked Bat Caper, and Jack Nicklaus took a bow at the Open - This DiSH for July 15
Episode 596
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, benc…
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Jaroslav Drobny defected, Pete Rose bulldozed Ray Fosse, and Jim Brown told Art Modell to 'take this job and shove it' - This DiSH for July 14
Episode 595
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 1949, mult…
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Reggie Jackson's All-Star Bomb, Vic Ghezzi wins the PGA Championship ... twice, and the LA Rams traded for the Baltimore Colts - This DiSH for July 13
Episode 594
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 1971, Regg…
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Reggie Jackson's All-Star Bomb, Vic Ghezzi wins the PGA Championship ... twice, and the LA Rams traded for the Baltimore Colts - This DiSH for July 13
Episode 594
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 1971, Regg…
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Disco Demolition Night Goes South - This DiSH for July 12
Episode 593
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 1979, Disc…
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