Iron Mike Put Evander Holyfield on the menu, NBA Draft Bust for the Trail Blazers, and golfer Jerry Pate took a dive - This DiSH for June 27

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1997, Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear twice during the fight and was DQ'd.

In 1976, Detroit Tiger pitcher Mark Fidrych burst on the scene in a nationally televised game against New York.

In 2007, the Portland Trailblazers selected Greg Oden with the top pick. Kevin Durant went to Seattle with the second pick.

In 1981, golfer Jerry Pate dove in the green side lake after winning for the first time in three years.

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