Diminutive Eddie Gaedel stepped to the plate for the Browns, Mike Tyson returned to the ring, and a Manager ejected for wanting a rain delay – This DiSH for Aug. 19

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1951, 3’9″ Eddie Gaedel stepped into the batter’s box in an MLB game.

In 1995, Mike Tyson returned to the ring after spending three years in prison for the rape of an 18-year old.

In 1941, Pittsburgh manager Frankie Frisch was ejected for arguing for a rain delay.