Ken Harrelson, an 'Unofficial' free agent, an unlikely comeback, and 'The Longest Yard' debuted - This DiSH for Aug. 21

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In 1967, Ken Harrelson became an 'unofficial' free agent since actual free agency didn't exist yet. He eventually signed with the Boston Red Sox.

In 1901, Joe McGinnity spat in umpire Tom Connolly's face, setting off a melee and he was initially suspended indefinitely for his behavior. The suspension was reduced to 12 games.

In 1990, the Philadelphia Phillies scored 9 runs in the top of the 9th to beat LA 12-11.

In 1914, golfer Walter Hagen won his first major golf tournament.

And in 1973, the movie 'The Longest Yard' starring Burt Reynolds and featuring Ray Nietscke and Joe Kapp was released in theaters.

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