Episode 860

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25th Apr 2026

Boston Celtics Drafted Chuck Cooper, the Phillie Phanatic debuted, and a Player traded for Himself - This DiSH for April 25

In 1950, the Boston Celtics drafted Chuck Cooper with the 13th overall pick, making him the first black player drafted to play in the NBA.

In 1978, the Phillie Phanatic made its debut.

In 1974, the NFL decided to move the goalposts to the back of the endzone and adopted an sudden death overtime format.

In 2016, Tom Brady's 4-game suspension for deflategate was reinstated by the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals.

In 2003, Portland Trailblazers head coach Mo Cheeks stepped in to assist the National Anthem singer when she started to falter.

In 1962 Harry Chiti became the first major league player traded for himself.

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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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