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

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

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

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

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

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Flyers charged with Assault - This DiSH for April 16
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 …

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Jackie Robinson Integrates the Major Leagues - This DiSH April 15
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 b…

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

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

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

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