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Phillie Phanatic made his debut - This DiSH for April 25

Episode 148

In 1978, the Phillie Phanatic made his debut. 

In 1962, Harry Chiti became the first baseball player to be traded for himself. 

In 2003, Mo Cheeks made the best assist of his career when he helped out …

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Bob Cousy's Last Game as a Celtic - This DiSH for April 24

Episode 147

In 1963. Bob Cousy played his last game as a Boston Celtic but the fact that he was a Celtic to begin with is an interesting story. 

In 1945, Happy Chandler was named as Major League Baseball's Commis…

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Fernando Tatis, Sr hit 2 Grand Slams ... in the same inning - This DiSH for April 23

Episode 146

In 1999, - Fernando Tatis, Sr hit a pair of grand slam homers off LA's Chan Ho Park in the third inning to become the first and still only player to do that. 

In 1955, the Chicago White Sox scored 29 …

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First Major League Baseball Game - This DiSH for April 22

Episode 145

In 1876, it was the first major league baseball game between the Boston Red Caps and the Philadelphia Athletics.

In 1947, the Philadelphia Warriors beat the Chicago Stags to win the BBA Championship. …

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Rosie Ruiz's Ruse at Boston Marathon - This DiSH for April 21

Episode 144

In 1981, Rosie Ruiz crossed the finish line as the women's winner of the Boston Marathon.  But where had she come from?

In 1951,  the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup in a series where all five…

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Michael Jordan's 63-point Playoff Game - This DiSH for April 20

Episode 143

In 1986, Michael Jordan scored a NBA playoff record 63 points against the Boston Celtics

In 1981, Toshihiko Seko and Allison Roe both set new records at the Boston Marathon.

In 1912, Fenway Park opened…

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Longest Baseball Game took 2 months to complete - This DiSH for April 19

Episode 142

In 1981, the Rochester Red Wings and Pawtucket Red Sox hit pause in the 32nd inning of the longest game in baseball history. 

In 1897, the first Boston Marathon was run. 

And in 1987, it was the 'Vindi…

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Bill Russell the Player, Bill Russell the Coach - This DiSH for April 18

Episode 141

In 1962, Bill Russell led the Boston Celtics to a game 7 win in the NBA Finals.

In 1966, Red Auerbach announced that Russell would be the next coach of the Celtics.

In 1946, Jackie Robinson became the …

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Origin of 'Tape Measure Home Run' - This DiSH for April 17

Episode 140

In 1953, Mickey Mantle hit a 565 foot bomb and the became the origin of the phrase 'tape measure home run.'

In 1976, Philadelphia's Mike Schmidt hit 4 straight home runs.

In 1972, a ceremonial first pi…

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Flyers charged with Assault - This DiSH for April 16

Episode 139

In 1976, three Philadelphia Flyers were arrested for violence in a playoff loss the night before. 

In 1940, Cleveland Indian's Bob Feller pitched the only opening day no-hitter in Major League Basebal…

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