Bison Délé disappeared and was never seen again, Boris Becker won Wimbledon as a 17-year old, and the inspiration for 'Chariots of Fire' - This DiSH for July 7

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 2002, former NBA player Bison Délé went missing in French Polynesia. He was never seen again.

In 1985, Boris Becker became the youngest man to win the Wimbledon singles title.

In 1924, the events that inspired ‘Chariots of Fire' happened in Paris.

In 1912, Jim Thorpe won four of the five events in the Olympic Pentathlon and took the Gold Medal.

In 2009, the Colorado Rockies Alan Embree became just the second pitcher to win a game without throwing a pitch.

In 1928, Rene Lacoste beat Henri Cochet in four sets to win his second Wimbledon title. Lacoste would soon become internationally known for his clothing and logo.

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