E982 - Ken 'Hawk' Harrelson became 'kinda, sorta' the first MLB Free Agent, an Improbable 9th inning comeback, and the first Little League World Series Champs - This DiSH for Aug. 21
Published: August 21, 2026
Duration: 8:11
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1967, Ken 'Hawk' Harrelson was 'fired' by Kansas City Athletics owner Charlie Finley, allowing Harrelson to sign with teams bidding for his services.
In 1990, the Philadelphia Phillies scored 9 runs in the ninth inning to beat Los Angeles 12-11.
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In 1975, the Rick and Paul Reuschel became the first and still only brothers to combine for a shutout in MLB history.
In 1974...