Mr. Hockey Nearly Died, Michael Jordan's Best Game, and the Colts Snuck out of Baltimore - This DiSH for March 28
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In 1950, Detroit Red Wing Gordie Howe crashed head first into the boards and nearly died.
In 1950, CCNY became the first and forever only team to win both the NIT and the NCAA Tournament in the same season.
In 1990, Michael Jordan had his best night as a pro and it is statistically the greatest game by any NBA player.
In 1992, Duke's Christian Laettner was a perfect 10 for 10 from the field and 10 for 10 from the free throw line and hit the game winning shot to beat Kentucky to advance to the Final Four.
In 1984, the Colts moved out of Baltimore under cover of darkness.
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