This Day in Sports History

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1979, Disco Demolition Night at Chicago's Comiskey Park turned ugly quickly. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the u...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1979, Bobby Knight was arrested after punching a police officer in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 1970, Doug Sanders missed a 30-inch putt on the 18th hole to fall into a playoff with Jack Nicklaus, one he would go on to lose. In 1973, 71-year old Gene Sarazen ac...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1953, Ben Hogan won The Open Championship in his only appearance. In 2010, Jack Nicklaus christened his new course with a 102 foot bomb. In 1999, Brandi Chastain scored the game winning PK and then celebrated in a memorable way. In 2011, Abby Wambach netted...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1977, Tom Watson outdueled Jack Nicklaus at Turnberry to win his second Open Championship. In 1949, Bobby Locke won his first of three Open Championships. Locke is the man who is credited with originating the phrase, 'Drive for Show, Putt for Dough.' In 2006...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1990, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg played their third and final Wimbledon final against each other. In 2014, Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in the World Cup Semifinals. In 1980, the first large scale video board appeared in a stadium. In 1889, John L. Sullivan fo...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2002, former NBA player Bison Délé went missing in French Polynesia. He was never seen again. In 1985, Boris Becker became the youngest man to win the Wimbledon singles title. In 1924, the events that inspired ‘Chariots of Fire' happened in Paris. In 1912, J...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1932, Chicago Cub shortstop Billy Jurges was shot by burlesque dancer Violet Popovich. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happe...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2009, Andy Roddick and Roger Federer played a 5 set marathon. Federer's win gave him 15 Grand Slam championships, surpassing Pete Sampras. In 1992, the US Men's Olympic Basketball team, a.k.a. The Dream Team officially qualified for the Olympics by winning t...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those si...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1993, Steffi Graf won five straight games to win the Wimbledon Women's Final. Jana Novotna's close call caused tears to flow after the match. In 1954, Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the women's US Open Golf Championship a year after a cancer diagnosis and surge...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1903, Washington Senator Ed Delahanty died after falling, jumping, or being pushed off a bridge over the Niagara River. In 1921, boxer Jack Dempsey beat Frenchman Georges Carpentier in a specially built arena. In 1977, Bjorn Borg beat Jimmy Connors to win Wi...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2011, the New York Mets started paying Bobby Bonilla $1.2 million as part of a deferred payment play. The Mets had invested money with Bernie Madoff and were set to pay Bonilla's deferred payment with an annuity. The 2008 financial crisis and Madoff's Ponzi...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1993, the Orlando Magic traded Chris Webber to Golden State for Penny Hardaway and three draft picks. In 1998, the New Jersey Nets were sold. In 1984, the Los Angeles Express and Michigan Panthers of the USFL played the longest professional football game in...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1979, the San Diego Chicken had his grand rehatching. In 1905, Archie 'Moonlight' Graham played a half inning in the outfield but never got a chance to hit, standing on the on deck circle when the final out was made. In 1950, the US Men's Soccer team travele...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1997, Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield's ear twice during the fight and was DQ'd. In 1976, Detroit Tiger pitcher Mark Fidrych burst on the scene in a nationally televised game against New York. In 2007, the Portland Trailblazers selected Greg Oden with the t...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1975, golfer Lee Trevino struck by lightning. In 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks in 1:31 in Atlantic City. In 1954, it was the 'Battle of Berne' World Cup match between Brazil and Hungary. In 1972, Bobby Hull signed with Winnipeg Jets of the WHA....

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2003, Creighton's Kyle Korver was drafted by the New Jersey Nets and then traded for cash and a copy machine. In 1996, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets. In 1992, Denmark beat Germany 2-0 in the UEFA Euro Final even though they didn't even qua...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1947, Sugar Ray Robinson beat Jimmy Doyle in a title fight. Doyle died at a hospital a short time after. Robinson had had a dream the night before that he killed Doyle in the ring and tried to call the fight off. In 2006, the 'Battle of Nuremberg' between Po...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1992, the Dream Team lost in a scrimmage to a group of college players. In 1980, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien dropped softballs off of Cleveland's tallest building and things did not go well. In 1985, tennis player Anne White debuted an all-white bo...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1917, Babe Ruth was ejected after issuing a walk to the first batter he faced. Ernie Shore followed that up by retiring 26 consecutive. In 2010, Landon Donovan scored the winning goal against Algeria to help the US advance to the knockout stage. In 2013, 44-...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1986, Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup Quarterfinals with Diego Maradona scoring two iconic goals. In 1938, Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in the first round. In 1994, the US Soccer team beat heavily favored Columbia 2-1. The first goal was a...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY 2012 - The Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Championship. It was the first title for LeBron. 1988 - The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the Detroit Pistons to win the NBA Championship. 1979 - The NBA approved a one year trial of the three...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1980, the Brawl in Montreal was the first of three between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran. In an undercard fight that night, Cleveland Denny was knocked out in the 10th round, collapsed and never regained consciousness, dying 17 days later. In 1964, Ken...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1954, Ed Furgol became one of the unlikeliest winners of the US Open. In 1955, Jack Fleck followed up Furgol with an unlikely win of his own, beating Ben Hogan in an 18-hole playoff. In 1977, Hubert Green won the US Open after receiving a credible death thre...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1941, Joe Louis survived a strong effort by Billy Conn. In 1985, Golf Digest held the 'World's Worst Avid Golfer' tournament. In 2006, Phil Mickelson made double bogey on the final hole to lose at the US Open. He finished 2nd for the fourth time. In 1898, Sc...