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Jacques Plante's Hockey Mask, Football's First Huddle, and Seabiscuit's win over War Admiral - This DiSH for Nov. 1

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This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1959, Montreal Canadien's goalie Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a mask. In 1924, Lafayette College invented the football huddle and used it against Penn. In 1913, Notre Dame’s quarterback Gus Dorais hit Knute Rockne in stride with a pass and he went 40 yards for the touchdown.In 1964, Houston Oilers's QB George Blanda attempted 68 passes in a 24-10 loss. It's a record that stood for 30 years. And in 1938, Seabiscuit and War Admiral squared off for their famous match race. 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:Stirling Soap ver. 2 - This DiSH - Steve WhiteThis episode is brought to by Stirling Soap Company. Fellas, you’ve heard the phrase, ‘look good, feel good!’ But why not add ‘smell good’ to that too! That’s where Stirling Soap Company comes in. First, Stirling Soap is 100 percent natural and has a wide variety of bath soaps, shave soaps, beard balm, lotions, and cologne. Second, there’s a scent just for you. How about Burgundy? Yeah, it’s more than a color. The Stirling Soap folks blend natural essential oils with hints of mahogany, golden amber, and Sandalwood. Or how about D-503, an intensely masculine scent inspired by Legend by Mont Blanc. And third, you will feel good about the price. For just a little more than you’d pay at the grocery store, Stirling Soap will leave you feeling clean, refreshed and ready for whatever’s next. Give Stirling Soap a try today. Visit StirlingSoap.com. That’s S-T-I-R-L-I-N-G Soap dot com.

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