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Dock Ellis' LSD No-Hitter, Ben Roethlisberger's Motorcycle Accident, and the Bulls won their first NBA Title - This DiSH June 12

8 min · 12. juni 2026
episode Dock Ellis' LSD No-Hitter, Ben Roethlisberger's Motorcycle Accident, and the Bulls won their first NBA Title - This DiSH June 12 cover

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In 1970, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis claimed he pitched a no-hitter against San Diego under the influence of LSD. In 2006, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was seriously injured when he was involved in an accident when riding his motorcycle. In 1991, the Chicago Bulls won their first NBA Title in franchise history. In 1930, Germany's Max Schmelling was awarded the Heavyweight title after his opponent delivered a below the belt punch. In 2011, Jenson Button came from last to first to win the Canadian Grand Prix.

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