This Day in Sports History

This Day in Sports History


Four Straight Misses and Kenny Smith the Hero – This DiSH for June 7

June 07, 2024

In 1995, Kenny Smith hit seven 3 pointers to lead the Rockets to a win in game one of the NBA Finals. But it was four straight misses by Nick Anderson that most people remember. 

In 1997, the first IRL Race at Texas Motor Speedway ended in controversy and a fight. 


In 1892, Jack Doyle became the first pinch hitter in Major League Baseball History.


And in 1986, the Kansas City Royals drafted Bo Jackson. It was two months after Jackson had been the top pick in the NFL draft. So why did Bo decided to play MLB?