# Was Kobe intentionally poisoned during the WCF?, Rasheed Wallace ejected for staring, and Babe Ruth reinstated - This DiSH for May 20

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Podcast: [This Day in Sports History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-day-in-sports-history-6689837)
Published: 2026-05-20T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thisdayinsportshistory.sportshistorynetwork.com/captivate-podcast/was-kobe-intentionally-poisoned-during-the-wcf-rasheed-wallace-ejected-for-staring-and-babe-ruth-reinstated-this-dish-for-may-20
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In 2002, Kobe Bryant ate something that didn't agree with him leading some to wonder if somebody had put something in his food. In 2000, Rasheed Wallace was handed a technical foul and ejected for staring at a ref. In 2012, Jim Peruto was able to reach a top speed of 243.7 mph and over the 90 mile course, averaged 217.55 mph, both records for an open road event. In 1922, Kenesaw Mountain Landis reinstated Babe Ruth and two other players after suspending them following the 1921 season.

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