Byron Nelson's incredible win streak starts, Lefty Driesell finally won the ACC Tourney, and Hank Aaron told he has to play - This DiSH for March 11

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1945, Byron Nelson won the first of what would be 11 consecutive wins on the PGA Tour.

In 1984, after five previous tries, Maryland's Lefty Driesell finally won the ACC tournament.

In 2006, Syracuse completed their improbable run in the Big East Tournament, becoming the first to win four games to win the title.

In 1974, MLB commissioner Bowie Kuhn told Hank Aaron and the Atlanta Braves that Aaron had to play in the season opening series against Cincinnati.

In 1979, Randy Holt racked up an NHL record 67 penalty minutes, a record that still stands.

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