Origin of the 'Boneheaded Play,' Tom Brady's debut, and the Sad Tale of Lyman Bostock - This DiSH for Sept. 23

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1908, Fred Merkle failed to do something important on this day and became the creation of the term 'bonehead' or 'boneheaded play.'

In 2001 Drew Bledsoe was injured and nearly died. His injury opened the door for Tom Brady.

In 1978, California Angel's outfielder Lyman Bostock was shot and killed in a case of mistaken identity in his hometown of Gary, Indiana.

In 2012, Brandt Snedeker won the FedEx Championship and $11.44 million.

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