Arnold Palmer's Emotional Farewell to the US Open, the White Bronco Chase, and the Greatest World Cup Game ever - This DiSH for June 17
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1994, Arnold Palmer said 'goodbye' to the US Open.
Also on this day in 1994, the New York Rangers had their victory parade, the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets played game 5 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, the 1994 World Cup hosted by the US started, and OJ Simpson was charged with double murder.
In 1970, West Germany and Italy played the 'Greatest World Cup Match'
In 2002, the US beat Mexico 2-0 to advance in the knockout stage of the World Cup.
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