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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…
2 years, 1 month ago
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 …
2 years, 1 month ago
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…
2 years, 1 month ago
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 …
2 years, 1 month ago
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 …
2 years, 1 month ago
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 …
2 years, 1 month ago
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 be…
2 years, 1 month ago
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…
2 years, 1 month ago
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 gree…
2 years, 1 month ago
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.…
2 years, 1 month ago