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Two football greats connected in life, died exactly 60 years apart – This DiSH for May 18

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In 1963, running back Ernie Davis died of Leukemia.In 2023, 60 years later, Jim Brown died.In 1912, Allan Travers gave up 26 hits and 24 runs in a game. The reason he had to endure a beat down goes back to what happened 3 day prior. In 2004, Randy Johnson pitched a perfect game against the Atlanta Braves. In 1997, Tiger Woods 'C" game was good enough to win his fifth golf tournament in 16 starts. And in 2013, Nicolas Colsaerts ball wound up in an unusual place. 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 1963, running back Ernie Davis died of Leukemia. In 2023, 60 years later, Jim Brown died. In 1912, Allan Travers gave up 26 hits and 24 runs in a game. The reason he had to endure a beat down goes back to what happened 3 day prior. In 2004, Randy Johnson pitched a perfect game against the Atlanta Braves. In 1997, Tiger Woods 'C" game was good enough to win his fifth golf tournament in 16 starts. And in 2013, Nicolas Colsaerts ball wound up in an unusual place.

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