Eagles conquer the elements and the Rams in '49, Bears win an Arena game in 1932, and Kobe's numbers retired - This DISH for Dec. 18

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EPISODE SUMMARY

• On December 18, 1949, weather conditions nearly forced the postponement of the NFL championship game.
• The Eagles capitalized on the muddy field, defeating the Rams 14-0 in the championship.
• In 1932, the Bears and Spartans played the NFL's first playoff game, leading to rule changes.
• Kobe Bryant made history in 2017 by having two jerseys retired by the Lakers.
• Rafa Cabrera Bello's disqualification in 2010 for running out of golf balls was unprecedented.
• Lionel Messi's performance in the 2022 World Cup final showcased his legendary status.

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