*Asterisk removed from Roger Maris' record - This DiSH for Sept. 4
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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1991, the so-called 'asterisk' that was added to Roger Maris' home run record was finally removed. *However, there was never an actual asterisk but more of a notation.
In 1993, Jim Abbott, a one handed pitcher for the New York Yankees threw a no-hitter against Cleveland.
In 1972, American swimmer Rick DeMont was stripped of his 400m gold medal.
In 1999, Teresa Weatherspoon hit a 50-foot game winner for the New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals.
And in 1983, cyclist Greg LeMond became the first American to win the Road Race Championships.
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