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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 Braves manager Bobby Cox who died yesterday at the age of 84. In 1970, the Boston Bruins won their first Stanley Cup in 29 years...
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 White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers played a 25 inning marathon game that is still the longest game in terms of innings in American League history and is the longest game...
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 was not credited with an official at-bat. In 2005, Sergio Garcia gave up a six-shot lead in the final round of the Wachovia Championship and lost...
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 Denver Nuggets became the first 8-seed to beat a 1-seed in the NBA playoffs. In 2002, Allen Iverson spent two minutes talking about practice. In 1957, Gil McDougald hit a sharp...
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. They finished 1-2 and then finished their fight in the locker room. In 1991, Philadelphia Phillies’ Lenny Dykstra and Darren Daulton were injured in a car accident. In 1998, 20-year old...
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.
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 1969, Bill Russell scored 6 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in his final NBA game as his Celtics beat the LA Lakers to win their 11th World Championship...
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 Petty’s, who also happened to be his brother-in-law, was killed in the pit area after a highly pressurized water canister exploded. In 1986, a fan stole the pace care...
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 Moines Demons beat the Wichita Aviators in the first night game featuring permanently installed artificial lighting. In 1954, St. Louis’ Stan Musial hit five home runs...
In 1994, Formula One driver Ayrton Senna was killed during a race a Imola. In 1999, three spectators were killed at Lowes Motor Speedway when debris from a crash flew into the stands. In 1920, the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Robins played the longest MLB game in terms of innings. They played 26 innings and...