Episode 842

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7th Apr 2026

Gene Sarazen's Miracle Albatross, Herschel Walker Crashed the Flutie/Kelly party, and Lester Patrick's 'Don't Let the Old Man down' - This DiSH for April 7

In 1935, golfer Gene Sarazen holed out from the fairway on Augusta National's 15th hole for a double eagle 2. He went on to force a playoff and then win in a 36-hole playoff.

In 1963, golfer Jack Nicklaus won the first of his six Masters Green Jackets

In 1985, Herschel Walker scored the on the longest TD run in USFL history while compiling a USFL record 233 rushing yards.

In 1928, New York Rangers Head Coach Lester Patrick inserted himself as the replacement goalie after Lorne Chabot was injured. Patrick is still the oldest to ever play in a Stanley Cup Final.

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Remember and relive the greatest moments in sports history every day of the year.
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