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Harvey Haddix Perfect for 12 ... and lost, 'Bird steals the ball,' and the NFL and ABC agreed to Monday Night Football - This DiSH for May 26
Episode 891 • 26th May 2026 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 1959, Harvey Haddix pitched 12 innings of perfect baseball but lost it and the game in the 13th.

In 1987, Larry Bird stole an Isaiah Thomas inbound pass, found a cutting Dennis Johnson to the basket in a Boston Celtics win in the playoffs.

In 1969, the NFL and ABC agreed to put a professional football game on Monday night beginning in 1970.

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