Rare Hockey Fight for Wayne Gretzky, Pistol Pete Maravich in a fightin' mood, and the Federal League closes up shop - This DiSH for Dec. 22

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.Vote for This Day in Sports History in the Sports Podcast Awards.Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3VAhJ3PEPISODE SUMMARYIn 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only his three career fights. In 1969, Pete Maravich got 3 techs in a physical game vs. Oregon State. He shot 31 free throws and made 30 of them. In 1915, the Federal League ended its short-lived run as a competitor to the American and National Leagues. In 1996, Brett Hull scored his 500th career goal. He and his father Bobby became the only father/son duo to score 500+ goals. In 1956, Bill Russell made his debut as a Boston Celtic after leading the US to a Gold Medal in the Olympics. 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.STEVE WHITE BIOThe host of 'This DiSH' is me, Steve White. I've spent most of my life behind a microphone. As a kid, I realized the power of the spoken word, hanging out with my dad while we talked to people around the world via ham radio. Later, I put that penchant for communication into practice and ventured into radio and TV.  I've worked for a few television stations in North Carolina doing sports reporting and anchoring before transitioning to voiceover in 2015.'This Day in Sports History' evolved from a lifetime of watching, listening to, and going to ballgames, reading books, magazines, and newspaper articles about my favorite teams and sports heroes. It's not only a labor of love but a voyage of discovery, finding those forgotten tidbits or fascinating things I never knew. Mentioned in this episode:Stirling Soap - Shave Soaps - This DiSH TestimonialThis episode is brought to you by the Stirling Soap Company. I’m a big fan of shave soap. I’ve been using different brands for years. I recently gave Stirling’s shave soaps a try and I’ve been very happy with the results. Stirling’s shave soaps give you a great lather and a frictionless feel that allows the razor to glide over the skin for a super close shave. No skin irritation and a clean, refreshing feel with no soapy residue after. I can tell you without a doubt, it’s simply the best shave I’ve ever had. My wife has noticed too. And here’s the thing, with the ability to purchase one ounce sample pucks, you can try out different scents to find the right one for you. Give Stirling Soap a try today. Visit Stirling Soap dot com. That’s S-T-I-R-L-I-N-G SOAP dot COM.