Juan Marichal's brutal bat attack, Cuban Bay of Bigs Incident, and an American plays 'Footy' - This DiSH for Aug. 22

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1965, a bat wielding Juan Marichal assaulted Dodger catcher John Roseboro during a game that led to a 9-game suspension and Marichal being passed over for honors later in his career.

In 1973, a brawl broke out between the US and Cuba in a basketball game.

In 2007, the Texas Rangers scored 30 runs in a win over Baltimore, setting a record for runs scored by a team in MLB history.

In 2015, Jason Holmes became the first American born and raised player to play in an Aussie Rules Football game.

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