Lance Armstrong Stripped of his TdF titles, Senna/Prost Rivalry Bubbled Over, and US Ryder Cup Domination - This DiSH for Oct. 22
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 2012, UCI stripped the 7 Tours de France titles and banned Lance Armstrong for life.
In 1989, Ayrton Senna's attempted pass of his teammate, Alain Prost ended up with the two wrecking.
In 1967, the US Ryder Cup team beat the GB&I team by a record margin of 15 points.
In 1975, the World Football League shuttered its operations after less than 2 years.
In 1950, the Los Angeles Rams beat the Baltimore Colts 70-27. The Rams were on their way to establishing the NFL record for most average points scored per game.
In 1993, the movie "Rudy" debuted in theaters.
THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND
Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.
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