Bucks Quickest to an NBA Championship, Jeff Van Gundy Clings to Zo's Leg, and Monica Seles Attacked on Court - This DiSH for April 30
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks won an NBA Championship in just their third year of existence.
In 1998, Miami's Alonzo Mourning and New York's Larry Johnson got into a fight. Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy tried to break it up but ended up on the floor clinging to Zo's leg.
In 1993, Monica Seles was attacked during a changeover in her quarterfinal match against Magdalena Maleeva in a quarterfinal match of the Citizen Cup in Hamburg, Germany.
In 2000, golfer Craig Stadler missed four makeable putts that would have won or extended a playoff against Robert Allenby.
In 1922, Chicago White Sox rookie Charlie Robertson pitched a perfect game in a 2-0 win against the Detroit Tigers.
In 1976, Muhammad Ali retained his heavyweight title with a 15-round unanimous decision over Jimmy Young despite being out-punched 222-113.
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