'The Agony of Defeat' origin story, Jimmy Connors storms off the court, and Ben Hogan finally wins - This DiSH for March 21
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1970, Vinko Bogataj slid off the ski jump ramp and right into sports history as the 'Agony of Defeat' moment.
In 1986, Jimmy Connors had a meltdown after a supposed missed line call. He walked off the court, was later fined $25,000 and a 10 week suspension.
In 1940, Ben Hogan won his first golf tournament after years of trying.
In 1987, the Providence Friars beat Georgetown to advance to the Final Four.
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter announced the US would boycott the upcoming summer Olympics in Moscow.
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