Long Count Fight, Howard Griffith's 8TDs, and the Rainbow Man arrested - The DiSH for Sept. 22
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1927, Gene Tunney beat Jack Dempsey to retain his heavyweight title despite a supposed 'long count' in the seventh round that allowed Tunney to recover.
In 1990, Illinois running back Howard Griffith scored 8 rushing touchdowns, a Division 1 record he held by himself until 2016.
In 1991, Rollen Stewart, aka known as the Rainbow 3:16 guy, was arrested for making terrorist threats and kidnapping.
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