Texas Western beats Kentucky, the Second Coming of Jordan to the Bulls, and the NFL punishes Phoenix - This DiSH for March 19

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1966, it was the all black starting five of Texas Western vs. the all white starting five of Kentucky.

In 1995, Michael Jordan returned to the NBA after spending 17 months chasing his professional baseball dream.

In 1991, the NFL pulled Super Bowl 27 out of Phoenix after controversy built to a fever pitch over the state of Arizona refusal to recognize Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday as a paid holiday.

In 1961, golfer Bob Goalby rolled in 8 consecutive birdies to set a new PGA record at the time.

In 1981, the Buffalo Sabres set an NHL record by scoring 9 goals in a period.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

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