Episode 700

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28th Oct 2025

Nifty 50 in Athens, Justice in Atlanta, and Captain Comeback contemplated hanging it up - This DiSH for Oct. 28

In 1995, Steve Spurrier and his Florida Gators became the first and still only team to score 50 points against Georgia at home.

In 1995, David Justice quieted the boos in Atlanta to lead the Braves to their first World Series title in Atlanta.

In 1981, a questionable mandate by George Steinbrenner wrecked the Yankees chances to beat the Dodgers.

In 1975, Dallas Cowboy QB Roger Staubach suffered his 22nd concussion after a crushing hit by Pittsburgh's LC Greenwood. It would eventually lead Staubach to call it quits.

In 1962, Y.A. Tittle three for 505 yards and 7 touchdowns in a Giant rout of Washington.

In 1973, Los Angeles Laker Elmore Smith set the NBA record with 17 blocked shots in a game.

And another one from 1995, Serena Williams made her professional debut, losing 6-1, 6-1 to 18-year old Annie Miller in less than an hour.


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