Episode 630
Tyson's First Fight after prison, Lee Trevino won his final major, and Bill Veeck sent Eddie Gaedel to the plate - This DiSH for Aug. 19
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
August 19, 202517m 35s
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Show Notes
In 1995, Mike Tyson fought his first fight in 3 1/2 years, stopping Peter McNeeley is 1:20.
In 1984, Lee Trevino won the PGA Championship.
In 1951, St. Louis Browns owner signed 3'8" Eddie Gaedel to a contract and sent him to the plate.
In 1997, Wade Boggs made his first appearance as a relief pitcher.
In 1941, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Frankie Frisch was ejected from a game after raising an umbrella.