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Seattle U beat the Globetrotters, an Unfortunate Drop in Super Bowl XIII, and two sports volcanos boiled over - This DiSH for Jan. 21
Episode 784 • 21st January 2026 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 1952, Seattle University shocked the Harlem Globetrotters 84-81.

In 1979, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII. The game is known for Jackie Smith's dropped TD pass.

In 1990, John McEnroe became the first player ever disqualified from the Australian Open for misconduct.

In 1984, Bobby Knight unloaded on Michigan head coach Bill Frieder for breaking an 'unwritten rule.'

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