George Steinbrenner Banned from Baseball, JR Richard suffered a career ending stroke, and Andy Bean's $60,000 mistake - This DiSH for July 30

In 1990, Major League Baseball Commissioner Faye Vincent banned New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for life.

In 1980, Houston Astros pitcher J.R. Richard suffered a stroke that ended his career.

In 1989, Javier Sotomayor became the first high jumper to successfully top 8-feet.

In 1983, golfer Andy Bean violated rule 19 and hit a putt with the grip of his club, a mistake that cost him nearly $60,000.

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