Zinger's Big Win, Lietzke's Huge Bomb, and a Hockey Journey to Nowhere - This DiSH for Jan. 16
This Day in Sports History · Thrive Sweet Productions
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Show Notes
In 2000, Paul Azinger won the Sony Invitational. It was his first win in 7 years and it came three months after his good friend Payne Stewart died in a plane accident.
In 1977, the smooth-swinging Bruce Lietzke won the Tucson Open for his first tour win.
In 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets traveled 4000 miles to challenge Ottawa for the Stanley Cup. They failed miserably.
In 1972, Dallas beat Miami 24-6 in Super Bowl 6.
In 1970, Curt Flood officially filed his civil lawsuit against Major League Baseball. It eventually led to free agency.