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The Most Brutal Hockey Fight, Monday Night Football Debuted, and the 'Lucky Dog' rule went into effect - This DiSH for Sept. 21

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In 1969, Wayne Maki hit Ted Green in the head with his stick, cracking his skull. The blow nearly killed him and it resulted in the first assault charges being filed against NHL players for an on-ice, in-game fight. In 1970, Monday Night Football debuted on ABC.In 2008, the Miami Dolphins rolled out the 'Wildcat' offense as a component of their offense. In 1985, the Baylor Bears pulled off a huge upset against the #3 USC Trojans. In 2003, NASCAR's 'Lucky Dog' rule went into effect for the first time. Ryan Newman benefitted from the rule, coming from a lap down to win the race. In 1975, the NFL became the first league to mic the ref to announce penalty calls.

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