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Roger Bannister’s 4-minute mile – This DiSH for May 6

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In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first human to run a sub 4-minute mile.In 1925, New York Yankee Everett Scott was benched by Miller Huggins after playing in 1,307 consecutive games.In 1953, Bobo Holloman became the first major league pitcher to pitch a no-hitter in his debut. And in 1998, 20-year old Kerry Wood struck out 20 to become the second MLB player to do so in a 9-inning game. 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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In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first human to run a sub 4-minute mile. In 1925, New York Yankee Everett Scott was benched by Miller Huggins after playing in 1,307 consecutive games. In 1953, Bobo Holloman became the first major league pitcher to pitch a no-hitter in his debut. And in 1998, 20-year old Kerry Wood struck out 20 to become the second MLB player to do so in a 9-inning game.

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