This Day in Sports History

Mission: Impossible - Albert Belle's Bat, Jim Thorpe's Stripped of Olympic medals, Terrell Owens misquoted Terrell Owens - This DiSH for July 15

In 1994, Chicago manager Gene Lamont questioned the legality of Cleveland's Albert Belle's bat. It set off a wild situation. In 1912, American Jim Thorpe won Gold in the Olympic Decathlon. In 1913, the IOC stripped Thorpe of his Gold medals. In 2022, the IOC finally restored Thorpe's Gold medals to his family and recognized him to be the winner of the 1912 Olympic Pentathlon and Decathlon. In 2006, Terrell Owens claimed he was misquoted in his Autobiography.

Pete Rose bulldozed Ray Fosse, the Longest Wimbledon Final, and Jim Brown said, 'Take this job and shove it' - This DiSH for July 14

In 1970, Cincinnati's Pete Rose bowled over Cleveland catcher Ray Fosse in the MLB All-Star to score the winning run. in 1967, Houston's Eddie Matthews hit career home run #500. In 1968, Atlanta slugger Hank Aaron his career home run #500. In 2019, Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in the longest men's single final. The match took four hours, 57 minutes.

First Ever World Cup Matches Played, NFL owners swapped their teams, and NASCAR's Davey Allison died - This DiSH for July 13

In 1930, France beat Mexico 4-1 and the US beat Belgium 3-0 in the first ever World Cup matches ever played. In 1972, Baltimore Colts' owner Carroll Rosenbloom traded his franchise to Robert Irsay in exchange for the Los Angeles Rams. In 1971, Oakland A's Reggie Jackson belted a 539-foot home run in the All-Star game. In 1993, NASCAR driver Davey Allison died the day after crashing his helicopter.

Dennis Rodman vs. Karl Malone in the Ring, Death to Disco Night goes awry, and Nigel Mansell outpaces everybody - This DiSH for July 12

In 1998, Dennis Rodman teamed up with Hulk Hogan and Karl Malone was partnered with Diamond Dallas Page at the Bash at the Beach n San Diego. In 1979, Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey went way off the rails. In 1992, Nigel Mansell took the lead on corner number two and led the rest of the way to win the British GP at Silverstone.

Babe Ruth's MLB Debut, Gene Sarazen Aced the Postage Stamp, and Bobby Knight arrested in San Juan - This DiSH for July 11

In 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox. In 1973, Gene Sarazen aced the par 3 8th hole at Troon as a 71-year old. In 1979, Bobby Knight was arrested in San Juan, Puerto Rico after punching a police officer. In 1967, the MLB All-Star game went a full 15 innings to become the longest All-Star game in terms of innings.