Podcast Episodes

Jackie Robinson Integrates the Major Leagues - This DiSH April 15

Episode 138

In 1947, Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers and broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.

In 1965, 'Havlicek stole the ball!'

In 2019, the LA Clippers pulled off the bigge…

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Roberto De Vincenzo's unfortunate mistake - This DiSH for April 14

Episode 137

In 1968, Roberto De Vincenzo signed an incorrect scorecard, costing him a stroke and a chance to win in a playoff. 

In 1996, Greg Norman had his epic meltdown at the Masters, giving up a final round 6…

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Tiger Woods Wins his first Masters in Record Fashion - This DiSH for April 13

Episode 136

In 1997, Tiger won his first Masters by a record number of shots and also posted the best 4-day total in Masters history.

In 1986, a 46-year old Jack Nicklaus won his 6th Masters green jacket, becomin…

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The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Stepien Rule - This DiSH for April 12

Episode 135

In 1980, Bill Stepien bought the Cleveland Cavaliers. It went so bad in his 3 year tenure, the NBA instituted a new rule. 

In 1954, Ben Hogan and Sam Snead played a Monday 18-hole playoff to decide th…

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Nicklaus' record, Hextall's first, and the Heat retired whose jersey? - This DiSH for April 11

Episode 134

In 1965 - Jack Nicklaus scorched Augusta National to win the Masters

In 1976 - Raymond Floyd equaled Jack's four day total.

In 1966 - Emmett Ashford became the first black umpire in Major League Baseba…

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Triumph and Trickery in the Original Olympic Marathon - This DiSH for April 10

Episode 133

In 1896, it looked like a Greek sweep of the top three finishers or was it?

In 1960, Arnold Palmer won the second of his four Masters Green Jackets.

In 1975, Lee Elder became the first black man to pla…

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A Two-Foot Nightmare - This DiSH for April 9

Episode 132

In 1989, Scott Hoch missed a two-foot putt on the first playoff hole that would have won The Masters. 

In 1978, Gary Player won his third Masters green jacket. 

Also in 1978, David Thompson and George …

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Hank Aaron hits #715 - This DiSH for April 8

Episode 131

In 1974, Henry Aaron hit his 715th career home run to pass Babe Ruth.

In 1975, Frank Robinson became the first black manager in Major League Baseball.

In 1987, Al Campanis made one of the biggest foot …

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Lester Patrick literally saves the day - This DiSH for April 7

Episode 130

In 1928, New York Rangers head coach Lester Patrick inserted himself in as the goalie after Lorne Chabot took a puck to the eye. 

In 1935, Gene Sarazen hit the most famous shot at the Masters.

In 1963,…

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Arnold Palmer wins his first Masters - This DiSH for April 6

Episode 129

In 1958, Arnold Palmer battled the weather, the course conditions, and the other golfers to win his first Masters.

Also on this day, the term 'Amen Corner' to describe Augusta National's 11th, 12th, a…

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