Wayne Gretzky in a Hockey Fight?, Pistol Pete Throwin' Hands as well, and the Federal League ended its fight - This DiSH for Dec. 22

In 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only his three career fights.

In 1969, Pete Maravich got 3 techs in a physical game vs. Oregon State. He shot 31 free throws and made 30 of them.

In 1915, the Federal League ended its short-lived run as a competitor to the American and National Leagues.

In 1996, Brett Hull scored his 500th career goal. He and his father Bobby became the only father/son duo to score 500+ goals.

In 1956, Bill Russell made his debut as a Boston Celtic after leading the US to a Gold Medal in the Olympics.