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1974 NFL Strike Ended after 'Scab' Players Used, Down Goes Decker, and a Televised Golf First - This DiSH for Aug. 10

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In 1974, the NFL players decided to end their strike after the commish and the owners were okay using scab players. But it, along with John Mackey's challenge of the Rozelle Rule, it did put some pressure on the league that led to change in two years. In 1984, Mary Decker tripped over Zola Budd's bare feet and fell during the Olympic Women's 3000 meter Final.In 1953, Lew Worsham dropped a shot into the cup from the fairway for an eagle and a win. It was a TV first.In 2014, Rickie Fowler and Phil Mickelson allowed Rory McIlroy to hit into them on the 18th green at the PGA Championship so he could finish on Sunday rather than coming back to finish up on Monday due to darkness. Also in 2014, the world was introduced to the amazing pitching of 13-year old Mo'ne Davis.THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.Mentioned in this episode:NBA 75 and Golf Round I'll Never Forget Promo for Firefly Books

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