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The Battle of Bern, Lee Trevino struck by lightning, and lightning struck twice for Willie McCovey - This DiSH for June 27

10 min · 27. juni 2026
episode The Battle of Bern, Lee Trevino struck by lightning, and lightning struck twice for Willie McCovey - This DiSH for June 27 cover

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In 1954, Hungary and Brazil played an overly physical match that resulted in fights breaking out on the pitch and in the lockerrooms. Hungary won 4-2 in a match called, 'the Battle of Bern.' In 1975, Lee Trevino was struck by lightning during the third round of the Western Open. In 1977. San Francisco Giant Willie McCovey hit two home runs in the same inning for the second time.

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