Penny Hardaway for Chris Webber Trade, Longest Pro Football Game in History, and Nap Lajoie nearly died because of his socks - This DiSH for June 30
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1993, the Orlando Magic traded Chris Webber to Golden State for Penny Hardaway and three draft picks.
In 1998, the New Jersey Nets were sold.
In 1984, the Los Angeles Express and Michigan Panthers of the USFL played the longest professional football game in history.
In 1905, Nap Lajoie developed an infection from an injury that resulted from dye from his sock seeping into his wound.
In 2016, Big South Conference representative Coastal Carolina won the College World Series
In 1929, Bobby Jones won a 36-hole playoff by 23 shots.
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