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Controversy and Bad Behavior

Mike Tyson Rape (Alleged) July 19, 1991

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The Mike Tyson Rape story began, early in the morning of July 19, 1991, when Desiree Washington, a contestant in the Miss Black America Pageant, accused Tyson of having non-consensual sex with her. After meeting Washington the day before in Indianapolis, during a rehearsal for the pageant, Tyson called Washington from his limousine at 1:30 AM, and invited her to meet him in … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson Rape (Alleged) July 19, 1991

Jim Brown Announces Retirement, Not on Good Terms July 14, 1966

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Jim Brown announced his retirement from football at a news conference in London, where he was was acting in the hit movie The Dirty Dozen. Brown had been the NFL's MVP the prior season and led the league in rushing, as he did in 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, and 1964. (Jim Taylor edged him out in 1962.) At the time of his retirement, Brown said "I am leaving the Browns … [Read more...] about Jim Brown Announces Retirement, Not on Good Terms July 14, 1966

Dick Allen and Frank Thomas Fight July 3, 1965

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One swing of the bat cost Frank Thomas his job with the Phillies. That's because in batting practice on July 3, 1965, Thomas swung his bat and connected with Dick Allen's shoulder. (He was still known as Richie Allen then.) The next day when the Phillies released him, Thomas learned that if you're going to swing your bat at a teammate, it's better to pick one who was not … [Read more...] about Dick Allen and Frank Thomas Fight July 3, 1965