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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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Charlotte Smith's Buzzer Beater for the Natty, Wolverines win their only Title, and an NHL game that seemed to never end - This DiSH for April 3 03.04.2025 11:12

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1994, Charlotte Smith hit a shot with no time left to lift the UNC women to the win over Louisiana Tech and grab their first National Championship. In 1989, Rumeal Robinson hit a pair of free throws to seal the one point win over Seton to win the National Ch...

Jerry Tarkanian beat the NCAA, the 3-pt shot a 'moral morass,' and Martin's Toy Bat Protest - This DiSH for April 2 02.04.2025 14:54

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1998, Jerry Tarkanian won a $2.5 million settlement against the NCAA after more than 25 years battling with them. In 1985, the NCAA instituted the 45-second shot clock. In 1986, the NCAA adopted the 3-point shot. In 2000, Gary Nicklaus came close to winning...

Harvard wins the Frozen Four Championship, Morgan Pressel youngest to win a major, and a Dunking World Record - This DiSH for April 1 01.04.2025 15:49

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1989, Harvard's hockey team won the first National Championship in school history. In 2007, Morgan Pressel became the youngest woman to win an LPGA Major Golf Tournament. In 1996, Major League Umpire John McSherry collapsed on the field and died on opening d...

MSG says goodbye to NIT, Duke erases 22 pt deficit to advance to the NCAA Final, and Notre Dame's Knute Rockne dies in a plane crash - This DiSH for March 31 31.03.2025 14:35

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2022, it was the end of an era as the Xavier and Texas A&M played in the final NIT Championship game at Madison Square Garden. In 2001, Duke overcame a 22 point deficit against Maryland to win by double digits themselves and advance to the Championship g...

1919 Stanley Cup Final ends in a draw, Indiana wins the National Championship 3 times, Michael Phelps sets his first World Record - This Dish for March 30 30.03.2025 10:56

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1919, the Spanish Flu wreaked havoc during the Stanley Cup finals and caused it to finish in a draw between Montreal and Seattle. In 1987, Indiana beat Syracuse to win the National Championship In 1981, Indiana beat North Carolina to win the National Champio...

Tar Heels Win their first National Championship, Bobby Knight becomes first to win National Title as Coach and Player, and Swimmer sidetracks Sluman - This DiSH for March 29 29.03.2025 11:47

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1982, the North Carolina Tar Heels beat the Georgetown Hoyas 63-62. In 1976, the Indiana Hoosiers beat the Michigan Wolverines to win the the National Championship and finish the year a perfect 32-0. The Hoosiers are the last team to go through the season an...

Colts Sneak out of Baltimore, Marquette wins title for Al McGuire, and Michael Jordan's Best Game - This DiSH for March 28 28.03.2025 14:51

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1984, Colts owner Bob Irsay moved the team out of Baltimore in the middle of the night. In 1977, Marquette beat North Carolina to win the National Championship. In 1990, Michael Jordan scored a career high and grabbed a career best in rebounds. He also notch...

Webfoots Win Original NCAA Tournament, Goose Givens Scorches Blue Devils, and Hal Sutton's 'Be the Right Club Today!' - This DiSH for March 27 27.03.2025 12:30

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1939, Oregon beat Ohio State to win the first NCAA Tournament. In 1978, Jack 'Goose' Givens scored 41 exploiting a soft Duke 2-3 zone as Kentucky beat the Blue Devils to win the NCAA Championship. In 2023, Iowa's Caitlin Clark put together the only 40 point...

Dramatic Comebacks, Buzzer Beaters, Epic Performances, Memorable Games - This DiSH for March 26 26.03.2025 12:13

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2005, Illinois erased a 15 point second deficit to beat Arizona. In 2009, Villanova's Scottie Reynolds dribbled length of the court to hit the game winner. In 1983, NC State beat Virginia for the second time in 2 weeks to advance to the Final Four. In 1973,...

Playing for both teams and an unusual end to an NBA game, Cincy beats Ohio State to win National Title, and Evel Knievel's debut on ABC - This DiSH for March 25 25.03.2025 13:59

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Stirlingsoap.com In 1978, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New Jersey Nets in a replay of a portioin of game started in November 1977. In 1961, Cincinnati beat Ohio State to win the National Title. Earlier on that same day, St. Joe's beat Utah in a 4OT game. It'...

Ten points in 45 seconds to win a National Championship, the original 'Rocky', and Randy Johnson 's most famous pitch - This DiSH for March 24 24.03.2025 12:17

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2007, the Division II National Championship between Barton and Winona State featured an amazing 10-point comeback in the final 45 seconds. In 1962, St. John's Head Coach Joe Lapchick's lucky yet smelly shirt ran out of luck in an NIT loss. In 1975, Muhammad...

Was the fix in for a Georgia vs. Alabama football game in 1962? - This DiSH for March 23, 2025 23.03.2025 14:22

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1963, a Saturday Evening Post article printed and released on this day shone a spotlight on a supposed telephone conversation between Alabama football coach Bear Bryant and Georgia Athletics Director Wally Butts about a game between the two, eight days befor...

Clint Malarchuk's life threatening injury on the ice, John Daly's '18' on one hole, and Ali's last fight before his suspension - This DiSH for March 22 22.03.2025 15:28

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1989, Buffalo Sabre goalie Clint Malarchuk suffered a major cut across a main artery in his neck and nearly died on the ice in a game against St. Louis. Here's the article referenced in the episode: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/clint-malarchuk-...

'The Agony of Defeat' origin story, Jimmy Connors storms off the court, and Ben Hogan finally wins - This DiSH for March 21 21.03.2025 15:05

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY stirlingsoap.com In 1970, Vinko Bogataj slid off the ski jump ramp and right into sports history as the 'Agony of Defeat' moment. In 1986, Jimmy Connors had a meltdown after a supposed missed line call. He walked off the court, was later fined $25,000 and a 10...

Milan vs. Muncie - the game that inspired 'Hoosiers', NIU's Highs and Lows of March Madness, and a Spring Training Brawl - This DiSH for March 20 20.03.2025 15:32

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY StirlingSoap.com In 1954, tiny Milan High School beat Muncie High to win the Indiana State Basketball Championship and inspired the movie 'Hoosiers.' In 2016, Northern Iowa gave up a 12 point lead in the final minute against Texas A&M and lost in overtime....

Texas Western beats Kentucky, the Second Coming of Jordan to the Bulls, and the NFL punishes Phoenix - This DiSH for March 19 19.03.2025 9:06

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1966, it was the all black starting five of Texas Western vs. the all white starting five of Kentucky. In 1995, Michael Jordan returned to the NBA after spending 17 months chasing his professional baseball dream. In 1991, the NFL pulled Super Bowl 27 out of...

Steve Nash and Santa Clara stun Arizona, Cardiac Pack survives 1st rd scare, and the Highest Scoring NCAA Tournament Game - This DiSH for March 18 18.03.2025 13:24

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY StirlingSoap.com In 1993, the Santa Clara Broncos featuring a baby-faced Steve Nash stunned Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. In 1983, NC State survived a 2OT scare against Pepperdine to advance in the NCAA Tournament. In 1990, Loyola Marymount...

76ers set the record for losses, Richard Riot erupts, and the Solar Plexus fight - This DiSH for March 17 17.03.2025 19:15

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways stirlingsoap.com In 1973, the Philadelphia 76ers lost their 68th game of the season to set a new record. They eventually lost 73. In 1937, the jump ball after every bucket rule was eliminated. Instead the jump ball would be us...

UMBC first 16 to beat a 1 seed, Maurice Stokes' tragic end to his NBA career, and Annika Sörenstam shoots 59 - This DiSH for March 16 16.03.2025 15:42

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways stirlingsoap.com In 2016, UMBC beat top seeded and overall number 1 Virginia to become the first 16 seed to beat a 1 in the Men's NCAA Tournament. In 1958, Cincinnati Royals Maurice Stokes collapsed on the plane ride home from...

'The Game of Change', Dean Smith wins #877, and a Bad Day for the US Hockey team - This DiSH for March 15 15.03.2025 18:10

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways stirlingsoap.com In 1963, the Mississippi State played Loyola Chicago. Even though this game was played in Michigan, it violated Mississippi's 'Jim Crow laws.' Soundbites in this story from 'Game of Change' produced by the SEC...

1981 NCAA Tournament - March Madness defined, Spiders bite the big Orange, and the Harvard Women become the first - This DiSH for March 14 14.03.2025 13:57

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1981, three huge upsets with exciting finishes came to epitomize the term 'March Madness.' Unranked St. Joseph's took down #1 DePaul; Kansas State beat #2 Oregon State; and Arkansas stunned the defending champ Louisville with a buzzer beating halfcourt shot....

Greatest NCAA Tourney Comeback, SEC Tourney Brawl, and Bryce Drew Hits the Big Shot - This DiSH for March 13 13.03.2025 15:31

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2012, BYU overcame a 25-point deficit to beat Iona in a First Four game of the NCAA Tournament. In 1992, a fight between LSU and Tennessee in a quarterfinal game of the SEC Tournament led to bench clearing brawl and led to the ejection of Shaquille O'Neal. O...

The Secret Basketball Game, Larry Bird drops 60 in New Orleans, and Bobby Hull scores his 51st - This DiSH for March 12 12.03.2025 15:31

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1944, a group of Duke students played a secret basketball game against the all black team at North Carolina College. It remained secret for more than 50 years. Music credit: Streetlife - Silentfilm from the album Over Midnight by artist Lobo Loco In 1985, Bo...

Byron Nelson's incredible win streak starts, Lefty Driesell finally won the ACC Tourney, and Hank Aaron told he has to play - This DiSH for March 11 11.03.2025 13:36

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1945, Byron Nelson won the first of what would be 11 consecutive wins on the PGA Tour. In 1984, after five previous tries, Maryland's Lefty Driesell finally won the ACC tournament. In 2006, Syracuse completed their improbable run in the Big East Tournament,...

'Ain't over 'til the Fat Lady Sings' - The DiSH for March 10 10.03.2025 7:07

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1976, the phrase 'ain't over 'til the fat lady sings' was born. In 1888, American boxer John L. Sullivan fought Englishman Charlie Mitchell to a draw after 39 rounds although one account has the fight going 44 rounds. In 19...