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Battle of Shepherd's Bush - This DiSH for July 25
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1908, icy relations between the US and Britain led to a controversial ruling in the men's 400 m and the most unusual finish to an Olympic race.
Also in 1908, it was the first black American to ever win an Olympic medal.
In 1952, an FBI agent was chased by a Russian in the 3000m Steeplechase.
In 1999, Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France. This win has since been vacated but the influence of what he did on this day still has a positive effect on many around the world.
In 1956, Roberto Clemente hit an inside the park grand slam home run to win an game in the 9th. It's the only 'walk off' inside the park grand slam in major league baseball history.
In 2009, Mark Calcavecchia set a new PGA Tour record with 9 consecutive birdies.
And in 1980, the movie 'Caddyshack!' was released in theaters.
THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND
Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.
STEVE WHITE BIO
The host of 'This DiSH' is me, Steve White. I've spent most of my life behind a microphone. As a kid, I realized the power of the spoken word, hanging out with my dad while we talked to people around the world via ham radio. Later, I put that penchant for communication into practice and ventured into radio and TV. I've worked for a few television stations in North Carolina doing sports reporting and anchoring before transitioning to voiceover in 2015.
'This Day in Sports History' evolved from a lifetime of watching, listening to, and going to ballgames, reading books, magazines, and newspaper articles about my favorite teams and sports heroes. It's not only a labor of love but a voyage of discovery, finding those forgotten tidbits or fascinating things I never knew.
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