Chuck Cooper First Black Athlete Drafted into the NBA, Martin's Marshmallow Meltdown, and Mo Cheeks Greatest Assist - This DiSH for April 25

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1950, the Boston Celtics selected Chuck Cooper out of Duquesne in the first round of the NBA draft, becoming the first black player selected to play in the league.

In 1980, Oakland A's manager Billy Martin had to be restrained from going into the stands after a fan who'd thrown marshmallows at him.

In 1978, the Phillie Phanatic debuted.

In 1962, Harry Chiti became the first baseball player traded for himself.

In 2003, Portland head coach Maurice Cheeks assisted 13 year old Natalie Gilbert finish the National Anthem. Gilbert got a chance last month for a redo 22 years later and she knocked it out of the park.

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