Podcast Episodes

Never Faced a Pitch...Still Stole 31 bases - This DiSH for March 16

Episode 108

In 1974, the Oakland A's signed Herb Washington who holds a unique record.

In 1964, Paul Hornung and Alex Karras were reinstated to the NFL after betting on football games.

And in 2018, UMBC became the…

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First Professional Baseball Team...sort of - This DiSH for March 15

Episode 107

In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team, with a few caveats. 

In 1892, the seeds of Liverpool FC were sown on this day with the ejection of John Houlding from…

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Future of USA Boxing Gone in an Instant - This DiSH for March 14

Episode 106

In 1980, a plane crash killed members of USA Amateur Boxing

In 1991, 15th-seeded Richmond beat second seed Syracuse.

And in 1967, Bubba Smith was drafted by the Baltimore Colts. 

'This Day in Sports His…

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Bryce Drew's iconic shot - This DiSH for March 13

Episode 105

In 1998 - Bryce Drew sank one of the most iconic shots in the NCAA Tournament.

In 1983, Jim Valvano and his NC State Wolfpack won the ACC Tournament. 

In 2011, Kevin Love's NBA record double-doubles ca…

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Wake Forest wins its first Tourney Title in 33 years - This DiSH for March 12

Episode 104

In 1995, Wake Forest won their first ACC tournament title in more 30 years thanks to an impressive three game run by Randolph Childress.

In 2011, UConn put the exclamation point on a five-game romp to…

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'I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out' - This DiSH for March 11

Episode 103

In 1979,. Randy Holt racked up an NHL record for penalty minutes. 

In 2006, Syracuse wrapped up one of the most improbable conference championship runs of all-time.

And in 1986, the NFL adopted a repla…

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'The opera isn't over until the fat lady sings' - This DiSH for March 10

Episode 102

In 1976, a famous sports phrase is seen in print for the first time. 

In 1888, John L. Sullivan and Charlie Mitchell fought to a 39 round draw in the pouring rain. 

And in 1991, Oklahoma State's Eddie …

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Ted Williams turned down $500,000 to play baseball - This DiSH for March 9

Episode 101

In 1946, Ted Williams said 'no' to the Mexican Baseball League. 

In 1974, the game that led the NCAA to expand the NCAA Basketball Tournament. 

In 2001, 16-year old Ty Tryon made the cut at the Honda C…

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‘Why not? I had a better year than he did.’ - This DiSH for March 8

Episode 100

In 1930, Babe Ruth signed a huge contract. 

In 1971, it was 'The Fight of the Century' in MSG between Ali and Frazier

And in 1936, the first car race in Daytona was run on a 3 mile long road and beach …

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Tennis Drug Scandal - This DiSH for March 7

Episode 99

In 2016, Maria Sharapova announced she had tested positive for a banned substance. 

In 2012, Lionel Messi scored 5 goals in a UEFA Champions League game, the first to do that. 

And in 1970, Austin Carr…

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