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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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The Greatest ACC Tournament Final, Ray Allen wins it for UConn, and Ted Williams says 'no' to $500,000 - This DiSH for March 9 09.03.2025 13:32

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY stirlingsoap.com sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1974, NC State beat Maryland in the ACC Championship game. The loss ended the fourth-ranked Terrapins season. In 1996, UConn's Ray Allen outdueled Georgetown's Allen Iverson to win the Big East Championship...

The Babe Ruth of Hockey dies, the 'Fight of the Century,' and 'I had a better year than he did' - This DiSH for March 8 08.03.2025 13:18

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1937, Howie Morenz, known by some as 'the Babe Ruth of hockey' died as a direct result of an injury suffered in a hockey game a month earlier. In 1971, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier met at Madison Square Garden in the 'Fight of the Century.' In 1930, Babe Rut...

Austin Carr scores 61, Craig Parry Dunks it from the fairway to win, and Maria Sharapova suspended - This DiSH for March 7 07.03.2025 10:00

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Homefield Apparel $50 gift card entry at: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways stirlingsoap.com In 1970, Notre Dame's Austin Carr set an NCAA tournament record when he scored 61 points in a first round game vs. Ohio. In 2004, Australian golfer Craig Parry won his...

Influence of the first ACC Tournament, the Iceman Cometh, and 'Don't mess with Shaq' - This DiSH for March 6 06.03.2025 12:51

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Homefield Apparel $50 gift card entry: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways StirlingSoap.com In 1954, the first ACC Tournament Final was groundbreaking for several reasons. In 2015, the NCAA handed down harsh sanctions on the Syracuse basketball program and Head...

Babe Ruth wins a coin flip for a larger contract, MLB Wife Swap, and Mike Bossy scores 50 for 8 straight - This DiSH for March 5 05.03.2025 8:54

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 1922, Babe Ruth won a coin flip that gave him a bigger contract and a bonus for every home run he hit. In 1973, Yankees teammates Mike Kekich and Fritz Peterson traded wives. In 1931, Fort Wayne’s WGL Radio...

Tar Heels spoil JJ Redick's Senior Day, Hank Gathers collapses on the court, and Rocco rolls with a long putter - This DiSH for March 4 04.03.2025 11:19

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 2006, the North Carolina Tar Heels spoiled JJ Redick's final game at Cameron Indoor. In 1990, Loyola Marymount's Hank Gathers collapsed during a game and later died at a hospital. In 1891, MLB pitcher Dazzy...

Hakeem Olajuwon denied a quadruple double, Hockey's Montreal Rules born, and Montreal scored 16 goals - This DiSH for March 3 03.03.2025 6:43

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 1990, Hakeem Olajuwon came up one assist short of a rare quadruple double. In 1875, the first formal hockey rules were put into effect. in 1920, Montreal beat Quebec 16-2. The 16 goals are the most ever scored by one team in an NHL game. THI...

Tar Heels score 8 points in 17 seconds, Saints Bounty Program revealed, and Wilt's 100 point game - This DiSH for March 2 02.03.2025 9:36

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Homefield Apparel $50 gift card drawing: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways stirlingsoap.com In 1974, North Carolina's Walter Davis hit a 30-footer as time expired to complete an 8-point comeback in 17 seconds against Duke. In 2012, New Orleans' bounty program...

Rick Pitino's 'Bird, McHale, Parrish not coming through that door' rant, Spencer Haywood wins his case, andTiger's only playoff loss - This DiSH for March 1 01.03.2025 14:10

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To register for the $50 Homefield Apparel gift card: sportsnetwork.com/giveaways In 2000, Boston Celtic Head Coach Rick Pitino had to remind folks that Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parrish were not walking in to save the team. In 1968, part of the Spect...

First College Basketball game on TV, Sidney Crosby's goal wins Gold for Canada, and the Pittsburgh Drug Trials - This DiSH for Feb. 28 28.02.2025 12:07

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To register for your chance at a $50 gift card from Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways Also, check out StirlingSoap.com In 1940, W2XBS broadcast a college basketball for the first time. In 2010, Sidney Crosby scored the game winner to win the...

The 'Forgotten Miracle,' Bob Cousy and the Boston Celtics light it up, and 'Money for Nothing' - This DiSH for Feb. 27 27.02.2025 11:20

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To register to win the $50 gift card from Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1960, the US Olympic hockey team beat the Soviets and went on to win the Gold medal in what became known as 'The Forgotten Miracle.' In 1959, Bob Cousy handed out...

Mario Andretti wins the Daytona 500, Jack Nicklaus' amazing finish, and the Yankees release Babe Ruth - This DiSH for Feb. 26 26.02.2025 10:43

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Give Stirling Soap a try at Stirlingsoap.com To register for the $50 gift card from Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1967, Mario Andretti became the first foreign born driver to win a NASCAR race when he won the Daytona 500. In 1978, Jac...

St. Bonaventure's Home Winning Streak Ends, Riddick Bowe kidnaps his family, and Ali Shakes up the World - This DiSH for Feb. 25 25.02.2025 12:22

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To register for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1961, St. Bonaventure's men's basketball team had won 99 consecutive games at home but that all came to an end. It's still the second longest in NCAA...

Clifford Ray Saves a Dolphin, the Greatest Game Nobody Saw, and the Worst Game Many Saw - This DiSH for Feb. 24 24.02.2025 12:42

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY For your chance at the $50 Homefield Apparel giftcard: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1978, Golden State Warrior big man Clifford Ray was called into action as a marine biologist. In 1987, Los Angeles Laker Kareem Abdul-Jabbar his first and only three-po...

F1's Fangio kidnapped by Castro, Bobby Knight threw a chair, Tiger's near fatal car accident - This DiSH for Feb. 23 23.02.2025 12:07

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY Homefield Apparel giveaway: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1958, Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by Fidel Castro's men in an attempt to cancel the Cuban Gran Prix. In 1985, Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight threw a chair across th...

Miracle on Ice, Emergency Goalie David Ayres a Hero for the Hurricanes, and who won the Daytona 500? - This DiSH for Feb. 22 22.02.2025 13:53

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To enter for the $50 Homefield Apparel gift card giveaway: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1980, the US Hockey team stunned the Soviets to advance to the Gold medal game. Here's the link to Curt Chaplin's audio from that night: youtube.com/watch?v=fztlLwg...

Jordan scores 43 as a 40 year old ... and more - This DiSH for Feb. 21 21.02.2025 7:22

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 2003, Michael Jordan scored 43 for the Washington Wizards four days after turning 40 years old. In 1970, Pete Maravich and Dan Issel dueled in a college basketball game. Maravich finished with 63, Issel had 51. In 1954, Dic...

Emmett Ashford certified, No Sunday Games in Boston, and Surya Bonaly Nails the Backflip - This DiSH for Feb. 20 20.02.2025 8:45

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To register for the $50 gift card from Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1952, Emmett Ashford became the first black umpire to be certified in organized baseball. In 1929, the Boston Red Sox agreed to move that season’s Sunday and Holiday...

Boogity, Boogity, Boogity, Darrell Waltrip finally wins Daytona 500 and the Mahre Twins win Gold and Silver - This DiSH for Feb. 19 19.02.2025 12:11

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 1989, Darrell Waltrip won the Daytona 500 in his 17th try. In 1984, Phil and Steve Mahre won gold and silver in the Olympic slalom event. In 1970, Denny McLain was suspended from baseball due to his involvement in gambling....

How a last lap crash, a fight and a snowstorm made NASCAR popular - This DiSH for Feb. 18 18.02.2025 13:07

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To enter the giveaway for a $50 gift card to Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 2005, the mom of Detroit Tigers pitcher Ugueth Urbina was rescued after being kidnapped and held for 4 months. In 1979, a last lap crash between Cale Yarboroug...

US Women's Hockey wins Gold, Baron Davis' Record NBA Shot, and Tarzan sets a new record - This DiSH for Feb. 17 17.02.2025 10:49

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To enter for a chance at a $50 giftcard for Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1998, the US Women's Olympic Hockey beat the Canadian women to win the first Women's Hockey Olympic Gold Medal. In 1968, Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy won his thi...

Ted Williams survives a crash landing, the NHL cancels the entire season, and the 'Jordan Speith Rule' - This DiSH for Feb. 16 16.02.2025 12:09

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To enter for a chance at a $50 gift card to Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaway In 1953, Ted Williams successfully crash landed his fighter jet in Korea and walked away from the burning wreckage. In 2005, the NHL canceled its entire season, bec...

Another Shocking NBA Trade, Nikola Jokic Fastest to Triple-Double, and the Mardi Gras Miracle - This DiSH for Feb. 15 15.02.2025 14:24

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To enter for a chance at the $50 giftcard from Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1989, the Detroit Piston's traded Adrian Dantley to Dallas for Mark Aguirre. It was a shocking trade that upset Pistons' fans. (sound familiar?) But it worke...

Larry Bird's left-handed game, Eddie the Eagle takes flight, and MJ wears #12? - This DiSH for Feb. 14 14.02.2025 13:59

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1986, Boston Celtic Larry Bird played most of the game shooting with his left hand. In 1988, Britain's Eddie 'the Eagle' competed in ski jumping in the Calgary Olympics. Also in 1988, Bobby Allison and his son Davey finished one-two in the Daytona 500 but th...

Dunbar's Mighty Poets Reign Supreme, Frank Selvy scores 100, and a Western Capitalist Plot - This DiSH for Feb. 13 13.02.2025 11:56

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY To enter for a chance at a $50 gift card from Homefield Apparel: sportshistorynetwork.com/giveaways In 1982, Dunbar's high school basketball team led by Tyrone 'Muggsy' Bogue and three other who would go on to play in the NBA beat the top ranked high school tea...