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Milt Pappas' near Perfect Game, Dave 'the Throttle' Wottle's Shocker, and Reneé Richards became the first Trans Woman to play in a Major Tennis Tourney - This DiSH for Sept. 2
Episode 993 • 2nd September 2026 • This Day in Sports History • Thrive Sweet Productions
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In 1972, Chicago Cub pitcher Milt Pappas came up one pitch shy of a perfect game, walking the 27th man he faced.

In 1995, Northwestern upset Notre Dame 17-15.

In 1972, Dave 'the Throttle' Wottle came from worst to first to win the Gold Medal in the 800m.

In 1977, Reneé Richards became the first Transgender Woman to play in a Major Tennis Tournament

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