Episode 942

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Published on:

11th Jul 2026

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.

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This Day in Sports History
Remember and relive the greatest moments in sports history every day of the year.
Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact. 

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