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This Day in Sports History

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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 significant events that made a lasting impact.

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A Coin Flip Lands Jordan in Chicago, Mickelson dials back the clock at Kiawah, and Wilt the Stilt turns pro - This DiSH for May 23 23.05.2025 12:18

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1984, a coin flip between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers changed the landscape of the NBA for a generation. In 2021, Phil Mickelson became the oldest to win a golf major with a 2-shot win at the PGA Championship at Kiawah's Ocean Course....

Heavyweight Boxer Shot Outside of the Mustang Ranch, Bird vs. Wilkins, and LeBron's first Playoff Game Winner - This DiSH for May 22 22.05.2025 14:52

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1976, Argentinian boxer Oscar Bonavena was shot and killed outside the famed Mustang Ranch brothel. In 1988, Boston's Larry Bird and Atlanta's Dominique Wilkins went head-to-head in a classic game 7. In 2009, Cleveland's LeBron James hit the game winner agai...

The Tide Slide, Ralph Sampson's Miracle, and 19 in the First - This DiSH for May 21 21.05.2025 11:15

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1989, Darrell Waltrip and Rusty Wallace made contact, sending Waltrip's #17 Tide Chevrolet spinning through the tri-oval. In 1986, Ralph Sampson hit a miracle shot to beat the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. In 195...

Rasheed Wallace Ejected for Staring, Red Rock finally ridden for 8 seconds, and was Kobe poisoned? - This DiSH for May 20 20.05.2025 14:57

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 2000, Portland's Rasheed Wallace was tossed from a playoff game because he stared down an official. In 1988, the unrideable bull Red Rock was finally ridden for a full 8 seconds. In 2002, Kobe Bryant ordered room service an...

'The Big Ticket' lead T-Wolves to Conf. Finals, 'Mr. Hockey' leads Houston to the Cup, and Parent saves Philadelphia - This DiSH for May 19 19.05.2025 11:40

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2004, Kevin Garnett scored 32 and grabbed 21 rebounds to lead Minnesota to their first Western Conference Finals appearance. In 1974, the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association won the Avco Cup behind the play of Gordie Howe and his two sons. In 1974,...

'I'm human, I make mistakes', Randy Johnson's Perfection, and a golfer's whose game literally went in the 'crapper' - This DiSH for May 18 18.05.2025 13:17

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...

'The Pass in the Grass' was more like the 'Close Shave Save' - This DiSH for May 17 17.05.2025 7:40

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1987, Dale Earnhardt pulled off an amazing maneuver to save his racecar during the All Star Race. 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 ti...

Rick Barry Refuses to Shoot, 'Never Fear, Magic is Here', and Montreal beat up the Boardwalk Bullies - This DiSH for May 16 16.05.2025 15:47

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1976, Golden State's Rick Barry refused to shoot for most of the second half because he was upset about something that happened in the first two minutes of the game. In 1971, it was the 'Dream Mile' between American middle distance runners Jim Ryun and Marty...

Oilers/Bruins play the Longest Stanley Cup Finals Game, Ty Cobb Assaults a Fan, and Len Barker Perfect - This DiSH for May 15 15.05.2025 11:05

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1990, the Edmonton Oilers beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in the longest Stanley Cup Finals game in history. In 1912, Detroit Tiger Ty Cobb went into the stands and beat up a guy for heckling him. In 1941, Joe Dimaggio hit safely in the first of what would be 56...

An Embarrassment? Or “One of the Darkest Moments in the Sport”? - This DiSH for May 14 14.05.2025 10:19

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Music by Lobo Loco https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/Over_Midnight/Streetlife_-_Silentfilm_ID_981/ EPISODE SUMMARY In 1938, England's soccer team played in Germany in a friendly. It was what happened prior to the match that was more the talk than what happened durin...

The End of the Red, White, and Blue ... Ball, Tiger Woods Couldn't Cut it, and the 'Mother's Day Massacre' - This DiSH for May 13 13.05.2025 13:34

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1976, it was the final game in the ABA. New Jersey beat Denver to win the ABA Championship game, coming back from a 22 point deficit. In 2005, Tiger Woods missed the cut for the first time in 142 starts. In 1962 and again in 1973, golfer Bruce Crampton blew...

Rick Barry Makes Things Awkward with Bill Russell, Kobe Bryant's Airball Game, and 18 holes in 55 Shots - This DiSH for May 12 12.05.2025 10:02

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1981, Rick Barry made things awkward during a broadcast of the NBA Finals. Working with Bill Russell and Gary Bender, Barry made a racially insensitive remark about a picture of Russell. In 1997, Kobe Bryant shot 5 air balls in the final minutes of a playoff...

Dave Winfield says, 'Hell No, I won't Go!', Owner Ted Turner Manages the Braves, and Dr. J Defies Gravity - This DiSH for May 11 11.05.2025 11:49

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1990, the New York Yankees attempted to trade outfielder Dave Winfield. In 1977, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner put on a uniform and managed his own team. In 1980, Dr. J made his most iconic shot. In 1996, San Diego Chargers running back Rodney Culver and h...

Chris Pronger nearly dies on the ice, Bobby Orr's Flying Goal, and Braves rally for 7 in the 9th - This DiSH for May 11 10.05.2025 12:07

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1998, St. Louis Blues defenseman Chris Pronger took a puck to the chest and collapsed. In 1970, Boston Bruin Bobby Orr scored the game winner while flying through the air to win the game and the Stanley Cup. In 2015, Cleveland's LeBron James hit the game win...

100 yards in 9 seconds - The Houston McTear Story - This DiSH for May 9 09.05.2025 10:28

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1975, 17-year old Houston McTear tied a World Record in a Florida High School track meet. It began a journey of a little triumph and a lot of heartbreak. Music for this episode: Streetlife - Silentfilm by Lobo Loco Used under the creative commons license. Mo...

Sergio Garcia coughs up 6-shot lead, 'here comes Willis Reed,' and Catfish Hunter's Perfecto - This DiSH for May 8 08.05.2025 10:53

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2005, Sergio Garcia gave up a six shot lead in the final round of the Wachovia Championship, becoming only the fifth to do that on the PGA tour. In 1970, Willis Reed made his dramatic return in game 7 of the NBA finals. In 1968, Catfish Hunter pitched a perf...

Allen Iverson's Practice Rant was about more than just 'Practice', '45 ain't 23,' and Miller scores 9 points in 18.4 seconds - This DiSH for May 7 07.05.2025 17:36

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2002, Allen Iverson faced the media to assure everybody he was going to be in Philly the following year. Instead, the presser turned into questions about practice and his comittment to the team. In 1989, Michael Jordan hit the game winning shot over Clevelan...

One Mile in 3:59.4 - This Day in Sports History for May 6 06.05.2025 11:25

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1954, Roger Bannister became the first human to run a mile in less than 4 minutes. 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,...

Larry Bird's 'Concussion Game,' Alonzo Mourning 's Shot Sinks the Celtics, and Cy Young Perfect - This DiSH for May 5 05.05.2025 10:30

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1991, Larry Bird's head hit the floor when he dove for a loose ball. He suffered a concussion and was advised not to play anymore. He ignored that advice and led the Celtics to victory. In 1993, the Charlotte Hornets coughed up a double digit lead only to wi...

Did someone drug Dancer's Image on purpose?, David Toms' Snowman causes no problems, and Kirk Gibson says 'No' to football - This DiSH for May 4 04.05.2025 9:39

Bird's Bank Shot Beats Philly to complete the comeback, Bobby Allison's Scary Talladega Crash Led to Change, and the unlikely Funny Cide wins the Derby - This DiSH for May 3 03.05.2025 18:04

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1981, the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, completing the 3-1 comeback. In 1987, Bobby Allison's scary crash into the grandstand catch fence at 210 mph led to a quick change to racing at Super Speedways....

Toronto Maple Leafs Win the Stanley Cup, Dirk vs. Kobe, and the First Woman to ride in the Kentucky Derby - This DiSH for May 2 02.05.2025 18:00

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup. They haven't won it since. In 2011, Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks beat Kobe Bryant and the LA Lakers in game one of the Western semis. The Mavs overcame a 16 point deficit to do it. In 1953, Blackpo...

Cedric Maxwell goes after a fan, the Black Weekend at Imola, and the Longest MLB game - This DiSH for May 1 01.05.2025 16:58

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1981, it was game six of the Eastern Conference Finals between Boston and Philadelphia and the Celtics came back from a double digit deficit to force a game 7. In 1994, Formula One race car driver Ayrton Senna was killed after crashing into a wall at Imola....

Bucks Quickest to an NBA Championship, Jeff Van Gundy Clings to Zo's Leg, and Monica Seles Attacked on Court - This DiSH for April 30 30.04.2025 13:39

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1971, the Milwaukee Bucks won an NBA Championship in just their third year of existence. In 1998, Miami's Alonzo Mourning and New York's Larry Johnson got into a fight. Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy tried to break it up but e...

Rangers' Pete Stemkowski Triple OT Winner, Masked Clippers Steal one from Memphis, and the Rocket Strikes out 20 - This DiSH for April 29 29.04.2025 12:17

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways EPISODE SUMMARY In 1971, the New York Rangers won in triple overtime to send their playoff series against Chicago to a game seven. In 1981, the Boston Celtics staved off elimination with two point win at the Boston Garden to send the Eastern...