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Sep 12, 1988
The NFL's Cardinals lose their first home game since relocating in Phoenix, as the Dallas Cowboys claim a 17-14 Monday night victory at Sun Devil Stadium. In attendance is future country star Dierks Bentley
Dec 28, 1988
Gary Morris hosts the halftime show at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, singing "God Bless America" from a birthday-cake float. The Indiana Hoosiers defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks, 34-10
Jan 2, 1989
Charley Pride sings the national anthem at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas and is grand marshal at the parade. The UCLA Bruins beat the Arkansas Razorbacks, 17-3
Jan 22, 1989
"Shameless" songwriter Billy Joel sings the national anthem at Super Bowl XXIII, nine months before Joel releases his version of the future Garth Brooks hit. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals, 20-16, at Miami's Joe Robbie Stadium. Halftime is a 3-D telecast of "Elvis Presto" singing "Burning Love"
May 6, 1989
Sunday Silence wins the roses in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The horse's name is derived from the lyrics of the Kris Kristofferson-penned "Sunday Morning Coming Down"
Jun 5, 1989
Toronto's Skydome officially opens, with Anne Murray singing both the American and Canadian national anthems. The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Blue Jays, 5-3
Jul 11, 1989
California Angels owner Gene Autry plays host to former president Ronald Reagan when Major League Baseball's All-Star Game is held at Anaheim Stadium. The American League defeats the National League, 5-3
Jul 30, 1989
Rodeo pro Lane Frost is killed by a Brahma bull after a ride in Cheyenne, Wyoming. His story inspires the 1994 movie "8 Seconds"
Aug 20, 1989
B.J. Thomas performs "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, where the NFL's New York Jets defeat the Philadelphia Eagles, 19-10, in an exhibition game
Aug 22, 1989
Randy Rogers is in the ballpark when Nolan Ryan strikes out the 5,000th batter of his career at Arlington Stadium. The Oakland A's beat the hometown Texas Rangers, 2-0
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