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Niki Lauda's Fiery Near Death Experience, Pete Rose's Hitting Streak Ended, and Nate Colbert's Big Day - This DiSH for Aug. 1
In 1976, Formula One driver Niki Lauda nearly died due to a fiery crash on the second lap of the German Grand Prix.
In 1978, Pete Rose's 44-game hitting streak ended in Atlanta.
In 1972, San Diego's Nate Colbert hit five home runs, had 13 RBI and 22 total bases in a doubleheader against Atlanta
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