Pistons beat the Nuggets 186-184, Andy Reid's MNF debut as a teen, and DB Charles Woodson wins the Heisman - This DiSH for Dec. 13

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1983, Detroit beat Denver 186-184 in the highest scoring game in NBA history.

In 2009, Denver receiver Brandon Marshall set an NFL record for receptions with 21 in a losing effort against Indianapolis.

In 1971, future NFL Head Coach Andy Reid (or as Monday Night Football labeled him, Andrew Ried) competed in a district Punt, Pass, and Kick competition during halftime of a Monday Night Football game in Los Angeles.

In 1977, a plane carrying the Evansville men's basketball team crashed, killing all on board.

In 1997, Michigan's Charles Woodson became the first and still only defensive player to win the Heisman Trophy.

And in 1956, the Brooklyn Dodgers traded Jackie Robinson to the San Francisco Giants but he retired instead.

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