'The Massacre at Winged Foot,' Why did Milwaukee Trade Kareem?, and Loaded Boxing Gloves End 2 Fighters Careers - This DiSH for June 16

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1974, Hale Irwin won the US Open with a score of +7. It was later called the 'Massacre at Winged Foot.'

In 1989, four golfers aced the same par three, a statistical anomaly.

In 1975, the Milwaukee Bucks traded Kareem Abdul Jabbar to the Los Angeles Lakers.

In 1970, Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo died after a short bout with cancer.

In 1983, loaded gloves ended up costing two young fighters their careers.

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