A Preventable Tragedy in Formula One, an Olympic First and Only, and Ken Griffey, Jr, came up feet short - This DiSH for July 29

In 1973, British Formula One rookie Roger Williamson died during a race.

In 1976, Cuba's Alberto Juantorena became the only athlete to win Gold in both the 400 meter and 800 meter distances in the same Olympics.

In 1993, Seattle's Ken Griffey, Jr. came up a few feet short in his attempt to hit a home run in nine straight games.

In 1995, the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars played their first games in franchise history. The Panthers won 20-14.

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