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Blazers beat Nick Saban and the LSU Tigers, Manon Rheume broke the glass ceiling, and Merkle's Boner - This DiSH for Sept. 23

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In 2000, the UAB Blazers stunned LSU at Death Valley. In 1979, John Madden dropped his first 'BOOM' during an NFL broadcast. In 1992, Manon Rheume became the first woman to suit up and play for an NHL team. In 1969, LA Dodger John Miller hit a home run in his final at bat. He'd also his a homer in his first at bat. He only hit two in his career. In 1908, Fred Merkle failed to touch the next base on a walk off hit. He was called out and the play became known as 'Merkle's Boner' and was the origin of the term 'boneheaded play.'In 2001, New England QB Drew Bledsoe got injured in a game agains the NY Jets. He nearly died. It opened the door for Tom Brady to step in and take over.

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