This Day in Philly Sports History

The Flyers return to action today versus the Rangers at the Wells Fargo Center. Eagles fans are voted the most annoying in the NFL, do we care? We take a look at teh disappointing career of Leroy Keyes. On this day in 1960 the Celtics beat the Warriors 132-129 in a game that Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA record for rebounds in a single game game with 55. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Phi...

The Sixers lost to the T-Wolves 112-99 without Jo. The Flyers lost to the Islanders 3-2, Nick Sirianni is one of us, and we look at quite possibly the most disappointing Philly athlete ever. On this day in 1954 the Big 5 was officially formed as a way to showcase Philly hoop talent and help Penn pay for the upkeep of the Palestra. Check out Phillygoat.com for all of your Philly apparel needs. Use...

The Sixers have been eliminated from the NBA in-season tournament, losing 122-119 in OT to the Cavs last night. The Flyers look to win their 6th straight, have the Eagles not played thier best game yet or is this just who they are and we spotlight the Flyers career of Peter Forsberg. On this day in 2000 the Sixers lost to the Hornets 88-73, snapping their 10 game winning streak to start the season...

It's a victory Tuesday. They probably shouldn't have but the Eagles left Kansas City with the win. Has there ever been a 9-1 that has gotten less respect? Aaron Nola talked about wanting to stay in Philly, the Sixers finish up their in-season tournament pool play tonight and we spotlight the short and disappointing Eagles career of Demarco Murray. On this day in 2003 Villanova beat Temple...

It's finally game day. We give our analysis and predictions for the game tonight as well as your weekly bet. Good win for the Sixers in Brooklyn last night, they're back in action Tuesday in theri final in-season tournament group play game. The Flyers remain red hot and we toak a look at the disappointing Sixers career of Jahlil Okafur. On this day in 1960 the Eagles beat the Giants 17-10...

One more day without Eagles football. Great overtime win for the Flyers, 4-3 over the defending champs. They're back in action today against the Blue Jackets. The Sixers are also in action today against the Nets in Brooklyn. In honor of the 45th anniversary of the Miracle at the Meadowlands, today's question of the day is "Which if the 3 Miracle at the Meadowlands do you considered th...

The Sixers improved to 2-1 in NBA in season tournament play with a 126-116 win over the Hawks. Watching the game last night I couldn't help but think, is this the "last dance" for the Process? That's today's question of the day. Flyers are in action against the defending champs, the Eagles are healthy and we look at the career of Derrick Coleman who is one of a rare breed of...

The Sixers continue NBA in-season tournament play tonight in Atlanta. The Kelly Oubre saga gets weirder by the minute, Chris Jones got some "expert" advice to stop the tush push and we spotlight the disappointing 2 year Phillie career of Adam Eaton. On this day in 1981 Mike Schmidt won his second consecutive MVP award. Today's Question of the Day is, Which Phillies MVP season is the...

The Sixers dropped their second straight, losing to the Celtics 117-107. It did seem they were gassed in the 4th quarter. After the game Jo said the Celtics are the best team in the league and a lot on Twitter weren't happy. That's today's question of the day. "Are you upset at Embiid's comments about the Celtics?" We spotlight the short and disappointing Flyers career of...

The Sixers came out flat and lost their first tournament game. More teams are entering the Aaron Nola sweepstakes, the Temple Owls win and we look at the career of Tyler Green. Today's Question of the Day in "Who is on your Mt. Rushmore of Disappointing Philly Athletes?" On this day in 2010 the Eagles beat Washington 59-28 behind an oustanding performance by Michael Vick. He threw fo...

Nola to the Braves? Today's Question of Day is, how would you feel if the Braves signed Aaron Nola? The Sixers have an in-season tournament game tonight against the Pacers, will Jo play? We spotlight the short and disappointing Eagles career of Stacy Andrews. On this day in 1999 the Eagles beat Washington at the Vet 35-28 in Donovan McNabb's first career start. Check out Phillygoat.com for...

Tyrese Maxey is becoming bonafied superstar in front of our eyes. The bye week is over and can focus on the Chiefs. We take a look at the disappointing Sixers career of Elton Brand. Today's question of the day, "Based on the schedule, should the Eagles be concerned about the Cowboys in the NFC East?" On this day in 1994 the Eagles lost to the Browns 26-7, starting a 7 game losing str...

The Eagles on a bye this week, what do you have planned? The Flyers get a big win in LA, the Sixers take on the Pacers tonight, now maybe Nick Castellanos isn't on the trade block. We also take a look at the disappointing Eagles career of Bobby Hoying. On this day in 1990 the Eagles beat Washington 28-14 in the Body Bag Game. Rookie running back Brian Mitchell ended up finishing the game at qu...

The Sixers kicked off their NBA in-season tournament schedule with a gritty come from behind win against the Pistons. The Flyers win in Anaheim, we spotlight light the disappointing Phillies career of Jake Arietta, and discuss how good the Eagles really are. Today's question of the day is How are you feeling about the NBA in-season tournament. On this day in 1930 the Philadelphia Quakers playe...

The Sixers kick off their in-season tournament tonight in Detroit. Nick Castellanos is a possible trade candidate, the Flyers are in Anaheim to take on the Ducks, and does Jo throw some shade at Harden? We also look at the disappointing Eagles career of Nnamdi Asomugha. Today's question of the day is - what is the biggest reason for the Sixers playing so well this year? On this day in 1985 the...

The Sixers did their best Eagles impersonation last night but held on for a big early season win over the Celtics. The Union advance, Bryce is playing 1st Base and the Cowboy fans are still complaining about the refs. On this day in 1984 the Celtics beat the Sixers 130-119 in a game that both Dr. J and Larry Bird were ejected in after getting into a fist fight that sparked a melee. Check out Phill...

Huge Sixers game tonight as they welcome the Celtics to the Wells Fargo Center tonight. The MLB Hot Stove is heating up, the Union look to advance tonight and we spotlight the disappointing Flyers career of Chris Gratton. On this day in 1997 the Flyers held on to beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3, behind goals by John Druce, John LeClair, Shjon Podein and Chris Gratton. Check out Phillygoat.com for all...

It's Tuesday so it's time for a boost of motivation/positivity. What a win by the Sixers. We give our final thoughts on the Eagles/Cowboys, congrats to Zach Wheeler, and we look at the Sixers career of Chris Webber. On this day in 1933 Pennsylvania voters overturned some of the state's Blue Laws, paving the way for the Eagles and Steelers (among others) to legally play on Sundays. Toda...

It's yet another victory Monday. The Eagles are 8-1 and heading into a bye at the perfect time. We went 2-0 on our bets, the Sixers are in action against the Wizards tonight, and we spotlight the disappointing Eagles career or Michael Haddix. On this day in 1966 the Eagles beat the Cowboys 24-23 despite only having 80 yards of total offense. They returned 2 kickoffs and a punt for a touchdown...

Good win by the Sixers yesterday, horrible loss by the Flyers and the Temple Owls get a win as well. The big story is that its Eagles/Cowboys game day though! We give our picks and break down the game. We also spotlight the disappointing career of Freddie Mitchell. On this day in 2005 the Eagles officially suspended Terrell Owens for "conduct detrimental to the team". Ending his career w...

The Flyers offense exploded as they beat the Sabres 5-1. The Sixers are in action today against the Suns down at the Well Fargo Center, the Eagles are relatively healthy heading into tomorrow's matchup against the Cowboys, and we look at the disappointing career of Darren Rumble. On this day in 1960 the Warriors beat the Pistons 136-121. Wilt Chamberlain set an NBA record for free thows attemp...

One more congratulations to all of the 2023 Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame inductees. What a great night. The Sixers beat the Raptors 114-99 last night, the Flyers may be without Carter Hart for awhile, and James Harden says the Sixers had him "on a leash". We spotlight the disappointing and short Phillies career of Danny Tartabull. On this day in 1996 the Eagles beat the Cowboys 31-21...

The Eagles seem to be relatively healthy heading into the Cowboys game this Sunday, but had Cowboys week lost some of it's luster? The Flyers lost to the Sabres, the Sixers open up their home schedule tonight in the first game post-Harden and today's most disappointing Philly Athlete is Sharone Wright. On this day in 1990 the Sixers beat the Bulls 124-116 to open the season. Newly acquired...

It's Tuesday's motivation/positity on Wednesday. Due to all of the James Harden excitement, I completely forgot to give it to you yesterday. The Flyers are in action tonight and there were no more big Howie moves yesterday at the deadline. For November we're looking at the most disappointing athletes in Philly sports. Today we look at catcher Lance Parrish. On this day in 1882 the Phil...

He's gone, he's gone. He's goooooooone. James Harden is gone and I couldn't be happier. The Flyers lost a close one to a Stanley Cup contender, Tyrese Maxey is the Eastern Conference player of the week and I may have been a little to doom and gloom after the Eagles win. We also look at the teams in the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and look at possible future team inductees. On...