This Day in Sports History

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What happened to Dancer’s Image? – This DiSH for May 4
May 04, 2024

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
May 03, 2024

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
May 02, 2024

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
May 01, 2024

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
April 30, 2024

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
April 29, 2024

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
April 28, 2024

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
April 27, 2024

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

Baseball Player traded for Cases of Budweiser – This DiSH for April 26
April 26, 2024

In 2003, pitcher Nigel Thatch was traded to the Fullerton Flyers for 60 cases of Budweiser. Thatch was and still is an actor who wanted to play baseball. He acted in a series of Budweiser commercials

Phillie Phanatic made his debut – This DiSH for April 25
April 25, 2024

In 1978, the Phillie Phanatic made his debut. - In 1962, Harry Chiti became the first baseball player to be traded for himself. - In 2003, Mo Cheeks made the best assist of his career when he helped