Deion's Double Duty, Chip Beck's 59, and the debut of the Zamboni - This DiSH for Oct. 11

Here are a few links to Western North Carolina organizations providing assistance to those displaced by Hurricane Helene.

Western North Carolina Red Cross

Hospitality House, Boone, NC

Hunger and Health Coalition, Boone, NC

North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund

Second Harvest Food Bank

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1992, Deion Sanders played with the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons in two different cities.

In 1991, Chip Beck became the second golfer to card a 59 during a PGA tour event.

In 1954, the Boston Bruins became the first NHL team to use the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine. It made it debut around this time.

And in 1972, the Ottawa Nationals played the Alberta Oilers in the first game in WHA history.

THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND

Relive 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.

Takeaways:

• Deion Sanders made history by playing for both the Atlanta Falcons and Braves on the same day, showcasing his incredible athleticism.
• On this day in 1991, Chip Beck achieved a remarkable feat by scoring a 59 in a PGA Tour event, becoming the second player ever to do so.
• The Boston Bruins were pioneers in the NHL, becoming the first team to use a Zamboni machine for ice resurfacing during their home opener.
• The World Hockey Association debuted in 1972, with the Ottawa Nationals hosting the Alberta Oilers in a game that struggled to draw a crowd.
• Gilles Graton, a quirky goaltender in the WHA, believed in past lives and had eccentric habits that entertained and confused teammates.
• The podcast highlights the ongoing recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, encouraging listeners to contribute to local charities.

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