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A Spring Training Tragedy, Clint Malarchuk's Nearly Died on the Ice, and Olympic Champion Abebe Bikila paralyzed in a car accident - This DiSH for March 22
Episode 82822nd March 2026 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 1993, Cleveland Indians pitchers Tim Crews and Steve Olin were killed in a boating accident in Florida during Spring Training. Pitcher Bob Ojeda was also severely injured but survived.

In 1989, Buffalo Sabre goalie Clint Malarchuk suffered a major cut across a main artery in his neck and nearly died on the ice in a game against St. Louis.

Here's the article referenced in the episode:

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/clint-malarchuk-bleeding-out

In 1969, two-time Olympic Marathon gold medalist Abebe Bikila was paralyzed after a car accident in his home country of Ethiopia.

In 1934, the first Masters Tournament was played.

In 1998, John Daly scores an 18 on one hole during a round of the Bay Hill Invitational.

In 1893, it was the first women's collegiate basketball game.

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