Jacques Plante's Hockey Mask, Football's First Huddle, and Seabiscuit's win over War Admiral - This DiSH for Nov. 1

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1959, Montreal Canadien's goalie Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a mask.

In 1924, Lafayette College invented the football huddle and used it against Penn.

In 1913, Notre Dame’s quarterback Gus Dorais hit Knute Rockne in stride with a pass and he went 40 yards for the touchdown.

In 1964, Houston Oilers's QB George Blanda attempted 68 passes in a 24-10 loss. It's a record that stood for 30 years.

And in 1938, Seabiscuit and War Admiral squared off for their famous match race.

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