Rick Barry Refuses To Shoot, 'Never Fear, Magic Is Here', And Montreal Beat Up The Boardwalk Bullies - This DiSH For May 16 This Day In Sports History podcast

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Rick Barry Refuses to Shoot, 'Never Fear, Magic is Here', and Montreal beat up the Boardwalk Bullies - This DiSH for May 16

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1976, Golden State's Rick Barry refused to shoot for most of the second half because he was upset about something that happened in the first two minutes of the game.

In 1971, it was the 'Dream Mile' between American middle distance runners Jim Ryun and Marty Liquori.

In 1980, Magic Johnson filled the void created by Kareem Abdul Jabbar's injury, scoring 42 points in game 6 vs. Philadelphia.

In 1999, the New York Knicks upset the Miami Heat in the first round of the NBA playoffs thanks to an Alan Houston game winner.

In 1976, the Montreal Canadiens beat the Philadelphia Flyers to win their first of what would be four consecutive Stanley Cups.

In 1981, Betty Ellis became the first female to referee a professional soccer match in the US.

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