Playing for both teams and an unusual end to an NBA game, Cincy beats Ohio State to win National Title, and Evel Knievel's debut on ABC - This DiSH for March 25
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1978, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New Jersey Nets in a replay of a portioin of game started in November 1977.
In 1961, Cincinnati beat Ohio State to win the National Title.
Earlier on that same day, St. Joe's beat Utah in a 4OT game. It's the longest NCAA Tournament game ever played.
In 1967, Evel Knievel attempted a jump over 15 cars in his debut appearance on Wide World of Sports.
THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND
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