Episode 626

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14th Aug 2025

'The Boys in the Boat' win Gold, Olympic Mudball, and the Lanny Wadkins says, 'hold my beer' and wins PGA Championship - This DiSH for Aug. 14

In 1936, the US rowing 8 from the University of Washington won gold in the Olympics. It inspired Daniel James Brown’s book, ‘The Boys in the Boat.’

Also in 1936, the US won the first gold medal in basketball. The game was played outside during a rain storm.

In 1977, Lanny Wadkins won the PGA Championship. It was his only major title.

In 1959, the AFL was officially formed.

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This Day in Sports History
Remember and relive the greatest moments in sports history every day of the year.
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