EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 6 MIN
Nap Lajoie's Socks nearly killed him, the Longest Pro Football Game in History, and Bobby Jones won another US Open - This DiSH for June 30
In 1905, Nap Lajoie developed a blood infection that was attributed to his dyed socks running into a cut in his leg. In 1978, the Chicago White Sox named Larry Doby as their manager, becoming the second black major league manager. In 1984, the LA Express and Michigan Panthers played the longest game in Pro Football. In 1929, Bobby Jones won his third US Open in a 36-hole playoff.
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