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Roger Bannister’s 4-minute mile – This DiSH for May 6
In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first human to run a sub 4-minute mile. - In 1925, New York Yankee Everett Scott was benched by Miller Huggins after playing in 1,307 consecutive games. - In 1953,
Secretariat Dazzles at the Derby – This DiSH for May 5
In 1973, Secretariat broke slow but got going down the backstretch to win the Kentucky Derby in a record time. - In 1969, Boston won their 11th NBA title in 13 years with Bill Russell playing and coa
What happened to Dancer’s Image? – This DiSH for May 4
In 1968, Dancer's Image won the Kentucky Derby but was relegated to last a few days later. - Also in 1968, the Pittsburgh Pipers won the first ABA Championship. - In 1984, Dave Kingman hit a ball int
First Filly in 65 Years Wins the Derby! – This DiSH for May 3
In 1980, Genuine Risk became the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby since 1915. - In 1986, Bill Shoemaker rode a 17-1 longshot named Ferdinand to the win at the Derby. - In 1964, Pete Brown became
Lou Gehrig’s Iron Man Streak Comes to an End – This DiSH for May 2
In 1939, Lou Gehrig removed himself from the lineup, ending his streak of consecutive games at 2,130. - In 1954, St. Louis' Stan Musial hit five home runs in a single day. - In 1964, Bill Hartack rod
Ayrton Senna’s Tragic Death – This DiSH for May 1
In 1994, 3-time Formula One Champion Ayrton Senna crashed in the Tamburello turn at Imola. He was pronounced dead at the hospital hours later. He was 34. - In 1920, the longest major league baseball
Monica Seles attacked on the court – This DiSH for April 30
In 1993, Monica Seles was attacked by a knife-wielding assailant during a tennis match in Germany. - In 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA title. - In 1988, a fight between NY Knicks' Lar
Roger Clemens Strikes out 20! – This DiSH for April 29
In 1986, Roger Clemens struck out 20, becoming the first player to do it. - In 1970, Jerry West sank a dramatic 3/4 court shot to send the NBA finals game into OT. - And in 1981, the New Orleans Sai
Dale Hunter’s Cheap Shot on Pierre Turgeon – This DiSH for April 28
In 1993, Washington's Dale Hunter delivered a cheap shot on New York Islander Pierre Turgeon after he intercepted Hunter's pass and scored to make it 5-1. - In 1965, Lyndsey Nelson broadcast a basebal
Babe Ruth says Goodbye – This DiSH for April 27
In 1947, it was 'Babe Ruth Day' at all major league ballparks. He addressed the crowd at Yankee Stadium. - In 1956, Rocky Marciano retired from boxing and did so as the only undefeated heavyweight ch