Montreal's Dennis Martinez and Texas' Kenny Rogers Perfect!, New York Met Anthony Young finally won, and a brief thaw in the Cold War - This DiSH for July 28

In 1991, Montreal Expos pitcher Dennis Martinez pitched the 13th perfect game in MLB history. Catcher Ron Hassey was behind the plate, becoming the only pitcher to catch two perfect games.

In 1994, Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers was perfect against the California Angels.

In 1993, New York Mets pitcher Anthony Young broke his string of 27 consecutive losses.

In 1989, St. Louis Cardinal Vince Coleman was caught stealing, snapping his streak of 50 consecutive stolen bases.

In 2006, golfer Corey Pavin set a PGA record for lowest nine hole score, shooting 26 on the front nine at the US Bank Championship in Milwaukee.

In 1958, despite being in the midst of the Cold War, Russians cheered American athlete Rafer Johnson's effort in the Decathlon.

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