Episode 911

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12th Jun 2026

Dock Ellis' LSD No-Hitter, Ben Roethlisberger's Motorcycle Accident, and the Bulls won their first NBA Title - This DiSH June 12

In 1970, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis claimed he pitched a no-hitter against San Diego under the influence of LSD.

In 2006, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was seriously injured when he was involved in an accident when riding his motorcycle.

In 1991, the Chicago Bulls won their first NBA Title in franchise history.

In 1930, Germany's Max Schmelling was awarded the Heavyweight title after his opponent delivered a below the belt punch.

In 2011, Jenson Button came from last to first to win the Canadian Grand Prix.

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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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