Cougars in the Yankee Clubhouse, MJ Shrugs, and Tiger Ties Jack - This DiSH for June 3
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1990, Yankee Mel Hall brought a pair of cougar cubs into the clubhouse.
In 1967, Minnesota's Harmon Killebrew hit a monster shot at Metropolitan Stadium.
In 1992, Michael Jordan scored a first half NBA playoff record 35 points and hit six three-pointers. On his way up the court after his sixth triple, he shrugged to the courtside NBC broadcast crew.
In 2013, Deacon Jones passed away. Jones is credited for coming up with the name 'sack' for tackling a QB in the backfield.
In 1975, Pele was signed by the New York Cosmos to play in the NASL.
In 2012, Tiger Woods won the Memorial Golf Tournament to tie Jack Nicklaus for 2nd on the all-time wins list.
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