Dream Team wins Gold, Wrigley lights up, and Ty Cobb's father shot - This DiSH for Aug. 8

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1992, the US Men's Basketball team, aka 'The Dream Team' won the gold medal at the Barcelona Olympics

In 2021, the US Women's Basketball team won the Olympic gold medal for the seventh consecutive time.

In 1988, the lights were turned on at Wrigley Field for the first time.

In 1905, Ty Cobb's father was shot by his mother.

And in 1992, the US Men's 4x100 relay team won gold in record time.

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