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2 quadrillion to one odds for the win, Chicago RB Brian Piccolo died, and Kareem traded from Milwaukee to LA - This DiSH for June 16

In 2013, Justin Rose won the US Open; to date his only major tournament win despite coming close several times. In 1989, four golfers hit a hole in one on the same hole on the same day. In 1970, Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo died at the age of 26. In 1975, Milwaukee traded Kareem Abdul Jabbar to Los Angeles for four players.

A Deep Dive into the Worst Draft Picks in NFL History

The episode delves into the profound ramifications of poor decision-making in the NFL draft, with a particular focus on the egregious selections made by the Washington Redskins in 1946 and 1947. Timothy P. Brown presents a compelling narrative surrounding these selections, which culminated in the team drafting the same player, Cal Rossi, in consecutive years without securing his commitment to play professional football. This discussion elucidates the lack of due diligence and foresight exhibited by franchise leadership, specifically George Preston Marshall, who epitomizes the pitfalls of a haphazard drafting approach. By examining the broader implications of these blunders, we gain insight into the evolution of scouting and player recruitment practices in the National Football League. As we explore these historical missteps, we are reminded of the enduring significance of strategic acumen in the realm of sports management. The conversation is based on Tim's recent article titled: The Two Dumbest NFL Draft Picks Ever [https://www.footballarchaeology.com/p/the-two-dumbest-nfl-draft-picks-ever] Don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel for additional content and the regular Football History Minute Shorts. Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't, because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website [https://pigskindispatch.com/]. Do you want more football history? Test your Gridiron Knowledge, we feed you Daily with our new FREE activity, The Pigskin Trivia Drive [https://pigskindispatch.com/OfficialGame/]. Grab a copy of our latest book, "Marooned," [https://amzn.to/4otmwjH]on the 1925 Pottsville Maroons NFL franchise saga. *OR* Grab a copy of our book on Western Pennsylvania football history, "World's Greatest Gridiron Team" [https://amzn.to/4hMWVQm] on the 1903 Franklin All-Stars Drop us a line at PigskinDispatch@gmail .com and check out and subscribe to the Pigskin Dispatch YouTube channel. [https://www.youtube.com/@pigskindispatch] Contact us directly at PigskinDispatch@Gmail.com Miss our football by the day of the year podcasts, well, don't because they can still be found at the Pigskin Dispatch website [https://pigskindispatch.com/].

HSS Special: New York Knicks Championship reaction

After 53 years of heartache, bad teams and near misses, the New York Knicks are now the toast of the NBA. Saturday night, behind Jalen Brunson's 45 point performance in game Five in San Antonio, the Knicks long awaited dream of a world championship finally came true. In this all-new episode of the podcast, Charles Combs and Dana Auguster provide their reaction to the recently completed NBA finals where the New York Knicks completed an improbable run to capture the Larry O'Brien trophy for the first time since 1973. We will discuss what we witnessed in this championship series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs where the Knicks finally rewarded their fans with a championship that many people in that lonely lot was convinced would never happen in their lifetime. We will take a look at the finals series with fresh and hot takes on both teams that caused some debates between the two of us so please stay tuned for that. Also stick around for us to compare the joyous reaction of the Knicks ending their championship drought to other teams that ended long droughts including ones by the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs. We have that and so much more in this spirited edition of the Historically Speaking Sports Podcast....a member of the Sports History Network. To contact the show, please e-mail us at Historically.Speaking.Sports@gmail.com.

Shinnecock Hills returned to US Open rotation, Johnny Vander Meer pitched his 2nd straight no-hitter, and a rainout at the Astrodome - This DiSH for June 15

In 1986, Raymond Floyd shot a final round 66 to win the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. In 1938, Johnny Vander Meer pitched his second consecutive no-hitter. In 1976, a game at the Houston Astrodome was rained out. In 1988, the movie 'Bull Durham' was released in movie theaters. In 1979, Rocky II was released in theaters.

This Week in NDN All-Stars History: Zach Whitecloud, Joe Lewis, Rickie Fowler, and Orville Moody | June 14–20

NDN All-Stars is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Sports Yesteryear [https://sportshistorynetwork.com/]. EPISODE SUMMARY This week in NDN All-Stars history features championship performances and memorable milestones across boxing, hockey, golf, baseball, mixed martial arts, bowling, and professional football. Zach Whitecloud celebrates a Stanley Cup championship with the Vegas Golden Knights, while Joe Lewis records several of the most important victories of his legendary boxing career. Orville Moody captures the U.S. Open title, and Rickie Fowler fires a record-setting opening round at the U.S. Open more than fifty years later. We also highlight early career milestones for Elizabeth Phillips, Dan Henderson, and Travis Hamonic, along with historic performances from Roy Johnson, Bob Johnson, Darrell Evans, Joe Hipp, Brandon Rios, and Mike Edwards. From championship fights to record-setting rounds and Stanley Cup celebrations, these stories continue to showcase the lasting impact of Native athletes throughout sports history. TOPICS COVERED • Zach Whitecloud wins the Stanley Cup with Vegas • Joe Lewis defeats Lee Savold, Billy Conn, and Arturo Godoy • Orville Moody wins the U.S. Open • Rickie Fowler shoots a record-setting sixty-two at the U.S. Open • Elizabeth Phillips makes her UFC debut • Dan Henderson earns his first professional MMA victory • Bob Johnson ties an American League record with a six-for-six performance • Darrell Evans hits three home runs for San Francisco • Joe Hipp records a first-round victory in Vancouver • Travis Hamonic is selected in the NHL Draft SUPPORT NDN ALL-STARS If you enjoy the content here and would like to help support our mission of celebrating great Native athletes of the past and present, please take a look at our NDN All-Stars Shop [https://ndnallstars.com/wp/shop/]. Proceeds from every purchase help us continue to retell these stories. Also, if you would like to donate to this effort, please visit our Patreon [http://patreon.com/ndnallstars] page. NDN ALL-STARS BACKGROUND Hey there—I'm Bill Black, and welcome to the NDN All-Stars Podcast. If this is your first time hearing about us, let me tell you what we’re all about. This podcast is where Native sports history comes alive. Each episode shines a spotlight on the great Native American athletes you should know—past and present. From Hall of Famers to hometown heroes, we tell the stories of Native athletes who made their mark—on the field, on the court, and in history. We keep it real. No sugar-coating. No museum talk. Just straight-up stories told with pride and purpose—because representation matters, and these All-Stars deserve to be remembered right. Some episodes are deep dives into a single athlete’s life. Others bring on guests—historians, authors, even the athletes themselves—who help us connect the dots between culture, identity, and achievement. Whether you’re Native, a sports fan, a history buff, or just curious—this podcast will give you a new perspective on what greatness really looks like. So if you're ready to learn, laugh, and maybe even get a little fired up—hit that follow button and join the team. You can find more stories, merch, and updates at NDNAllStars.com [https://ndnallstars.com/]. And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube—just search for NDN All-Stars and you’ll find us. NDN All-Stars – Promoting Great Native Athletes – Past & Present! Mentioned in this episode: Sports History Network Theme Song This theme song was produced by Ron "Tyke" Oliver of Music Meets Sportz https://sites.google.com/view/sportsfanztastic/sports-history-network?authuser=0