Cal Ripken became the new Iron Man, Martina Navratilova defected to the US, and Adi Dassler died – This DiSH for Sept. 6

In 1995, Cal Ripken played in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking the record set by Lou Gehrig.

In 1976, LA Dodger catcher Steve Yaeger nearly died after a bat shard impaled his neck.

In 1975, Martina Navratilova defected to the US after playing at the US Open.

In 1978, Adolf Dassler, the maker of Adidas shoes, died at the age of 77.