NFL in Tokyo, Ray Chapman killed by a pitch, and Ronaldo debuted in EPL - This DiSH for Aug. 16

In 1976, the NFL played its first game outside of the US. St. Louis beat San Diego 20-10.

In 1920, Ray Chapman was hit by a Carl Mays' pitch. He died a few hours later.

In 1987, Toronto Blue Jay Lloyd Moseby stole second base twice … on the same play.

In 2009, Y.E. Yang beat Tiger Woods in the PGA Championship.

In 2003, Christiano Ronaldo made his English Premier League debut  with Manchester United.

In 1954, Sports Illustrated printed its first issue.

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