Grieving Ty Cobb made his Major League Debut, Katie Knida became the first woman to play D-I Football, and the Hilarious Olympic Marathon - This DiSH for Aug. 30

E991 - Grieving Ty Cobb made his Major League Debut, Katie Knida became the first woman to play D-I Football, and the Hilarious Olympic Marathon - This DiSH for Aug. 30

Published: August 30, 2026

Duration: 9:16

In 1905, Ty Cobb made his major league debut with the Detroit Tigers. He doubled in his first at-bat.

In 2003, Katie Knida kicked two PATs for the New Mexico Lobos in a 72-8 win over the Texas State Bobcats.

In 1904, the Olympic marathon turned from ridiculous to farce quickly. Nobody died, but a few came close.