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Ted Turner managed the Atlanta Braves, There's No Tying in Baseball, and Dr. J defied gravity - This DiSH for May 11
Episode 876
In 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner managed his team for a game before being told that was illegal.
In 1919, the New York Yankees and the Washin…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Bobby Cox and his Atlanta Braves rally for 7 in the 9th, Bobby Orr's 'Superman Goal,' and Putin scored either 8 or 10 goals - This DiSH for May 10
Episode 875
In 1994, the Atlanta Braves rallied for seven runs in the bottom of the ninth and then won it in the 15th. This is a This DiSH homage to longtime Bra…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Richard Petty Horrific Darlington Crash, Longest Game in the MLB History, and one bird helped another Bird - This DiSH for May 9
Episode 874
In 1970, Richard Petty had a horrible wreck at Darlington that resulted in NASCAR mandating window nets as a safety feature.
In 1984, the Chicago Whi…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
'Here comes Willis Reed,' Bryce Harper's Statistical Oddity, and Sergio Garcia's collapse - This DiSH for May 8
Episode 873
In 1970, the New York Knicks beat the LA Lakers to win their first NBA title.
In 2016, Washington National Bryce Harper came to the plate 7 times but …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Michael Jordan hit 'the Shot,' Denver Nuggets first 8 seed to beat a 1, and Allen Iverson's 'Practice' rant, and
Episode 872
In 1989, Michael Jordan hit the game-winning shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers to propel the Chicago Bulls onto the second round.
In 1994, the Den…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Roger Bannister ran a 4-minute mile, 'The Fighting Finish' at Churchill Downs, Kerry Wood K'd 20 - This DiSH for May 6
Episode 871
In 1954, England's Roger Bannister became the first human to run a four-minute mile.
In 1933, two jockeys started fighting during the Kentucky Derby.…
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One Mile in 3:59.4 - May 6, 1954
Episode 870
A more in-depth story about Roger Bannister's historic four-minute mile, including two others who came close to eclipsing him prior to this day.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Cy Young's Perfect Game, Leon Day's Opening Day No Hitter, and Larry Bird played with a concussion - This DiSH for May 5
Episode 869
In 1904, Cy Young pitching the first perfect game in the 20th century.
In 1946, Newark Eagles' pitcher Leon Day threw a no-hitter on opening day.
In 19…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Alexander Mogilny defected to the US, somebody stole the Pace Car, and Kingman's Moon Shot - This DiSH for May 4
Episode 868
In 1989, Alexander Mogilny defected from the Soviet Union after helping the Soviets win a tournament in Sweden.
In 1975, a pit crew member of Richard…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Lou Gehrig ended his streak, first official night game, and Stanley and Stanley FA Cup match - This DiSH for May 2
Episode 867
In 1939, Lou Gehrig pulled himself out of the lineup for the first time in 15 years, ending his Iron Man streak at 2130 games.
In 1930, the Des Moine…
2 months, 3 weeks ago