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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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Notre Dame ends UCLA's 88-game win streak, Muhammad Ali saves a man's life, and a Hockey Player traded for a bus - This DiSH for Jan. 19 19.01.2025 12:14

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1974, Notre Dame beat UCLA 71-70 ending the Bruins 88-game winning streak. In 1975, UCLA legendary big men Bill Walton and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played against each other for the first time in the NBA. In 1981, Muhammad Ali talked a suicidal man off a ledge in...

Steelers vs. Cowboys in Super Bowl X, Willie O'Ree breaks the NHL color barrier, and Bob Feller requests a pay cut - This DiSH for Jan. 18 18.01.2025 11:34

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1971, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to Super Bowl X. This was also the first Super Bowl that featured a halftime show. In 1958, Willie O'Ree became the first black player to play in the NHL when he played for the Boston Bruins. In 189...

Jim O'Brien's Super Bowl Winner, Gary Anderson's first miss, and a College Basketball Scandal - This DiSH for Jan. 17 17.01.2025 12:53

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1971, Jim O'Brien kicked the game winner in an error-filled Super Bowl V. In 1999, Minnesota's Gary Anderson picked a bad time to miss his first field goal in two years. In 1988, Cleveland's Earnest Byner fumbled inside the five to give Denver the ball and t...

Paul Azinger Wins 3 months after Payne Stewart's death, Lietzke's Bomb, and a Hockey Journey to Nowhere - This DiSH for Jan. 16 16.01.2025 12:11

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2000, Paul Azinger won the Sony Invitational. It was his first win in 7 years and it came three months after his good friend Payne Stewart died in a plane accident. In 1977, the smooth-swinging Bruce Lietzke won the Tucson Open for his first tour win. In 190...

Super Bowl I, Dennis Rodman kicks a courtside photographer, and the 'Trent Tucker Rule' Origin Story - This DiSH for Jan. 15 15.01.2025 11:11

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 first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles. In 1997, Chicago Bull Dennis Rodman kicked a courtside camera guy. In 1990, the origin of the 'Trent Tucker' Rule. In 1878, Harvard's Fred Thayer patented his new invention; the catcher's mask. THIS DAY I...

Dolphins are Perfect, DiMaggio marries Monroe, and Chicago drafts a Playboy Bunny - This DiSH for Jan. 14 14.01.2025 12:59

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1973, the Miami Dolphins beat Washington 14-7. It would have been 17-0 if not for Garo Yepremian's unfortunate error. In 1995, Roberto Duran fought Vinny Pazienza for the second time. In 1954, former New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe. In 19...

Bo Jackson's Hip Injury, Michael Jordan Retires Again, and Tragedy in the NHL - This DiSH for Jan. 13 13.01.2025 11:53

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To vote for This Day in Sports History in the Sports Podcast Awards. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3VAhJ3P EPISODE SUMMARY In 1991, Bo Jackson injured his hip and ended his football career. In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time. In 1968, Minnesota North Star Bi...

Jets shock the Colts in Super Bowl III, the 'Mile High Miracle', and 399 points in a basketball game - This DiSH for Jan. 12 - 12.01.2025 11:38

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To vote for This Day in Sports History in the Sports Podcast Awards. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3VAhJ3P EPISODE SUMMARY In 1969, the New York Jets shocked the Baltimore Colts and the world, winning Super Bowl III. In 2013, Joe Flacco hit Jacoby Jones for a 70-yard TD pass...

Greatest Golf Match You've Never Heard About, 'The Drive', and 2 Shorties in 30 seconds - This DiSH for Jan. 11 11.01.2025 13:42

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To vote for This Day in Sports History in the Sports Podcast Awards. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3VAhJ3P EPISODE SUMMARY In 1956, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Ken Venturi, and Harvie Ward played a memorable match that nearly nobody saw. In 1987, John Elway engineered the 'Driv...

Dwight Clark and 'The Catch', Carolina Panthers win with 'X Clown', and Conners nearly punches McEnroe - This DiSH for Jan. 10 10.01.2025 12:36

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To vote for This Day in Sports History in the Sports Podcast Awards. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3VAhJ3P EPISODE SUMMARY In 1982, San Francisco' Joe Montana found Dwight Clark in the back of the endzone to beat Dallas in the NFC Championship. On the same day in Cincinnati,...

Bucks end Lakers win streak, Paul Brown fired by Modell, and Moss Shoots the Moon at Lambeau - This DiSH for Jan. 9 09.01.2025 11:03

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1972, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to end their 33-game winning streak. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar outdueled Wilt Chamberlain. In 1963, Cleveland Browns head coach Paul Brown was fired by owner Art Modell. Brown was a true innovator in the game a...

Beast Quake 1.0, the Music City Miracle, and Kentucky's 129 Home Winning Streak Halted - This DiSH for Jan. 8 08.01.2025 15:53

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2011, Seattle's Marshawn Lynch broke 8 tackles on his way to a touchdown. The roar from the crowd registered as a tremor on local seismic devices. In 2000, the Tennessee Titans used the 'Home Run Throw Back' to pull off the Music City Miracle agains the Buff...

Philadelphia Flyers Unbeaten Streak Ends at 35, LSU beats Ohio State to win '07 Natty, and Globetrotters play their first - This DiSH for Jan. 7 07.01.2025 11:30

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 Philadelphia Flyers lost for the first time in 86 games, snapping their 35-game unbeaten streak. In 2008, the LSU Tigers wrapped up the crazy 2007 season winning the National Championship over Ohio State. The Tigers became the first two-loss team t...

Nancy Kerrigan assaulted, Florida State's 18-point comeback, and the NBA's longest game - This DiSH for Jan. 6 06.01.2025 12:53

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1991, Nancy Kerrigan was assaulted by Shane Stant as she completed a practice session in Detroit ahead of the US Championships. In 2014, Florida State erased an 18-point deficit to beat Auburn and win the BCS Championship. In 2018, Tennessee Titans QB Marcus...

Controversial end to Giants/49ers Playoff game, was Sonny Liston murdered?, and Pistol Pete Maravich died - This DiSH for Jan. 5 05.01.2025 16:00

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2003, the San Francisco 49ers came from 24 points down to beat the New York Giants in Wildcard Playoff game. There was a controversial end that led NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue to say it was the worst reffing blunder in his 13 year career. In 1971, boxer...

'Red Right 88' ends Cleveland Browns hopes, Texas beats USC for National Champioship, George Blanda plays his last - This DiSH for Jan. 4 04.01.2025 16:31

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To vote for This Day in Sports History in the Sports Podcast Awards. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3VAhJ3P EPISODE SUMMARY In 1981, a play called 'Red Right 88' doomed a promising Cleveland Browns season. In 2006, it was the greatest Rose Bowl in a long history. Vince Young...

Buffalo's Colossal Comeback, 'Marathon by the Lake, ' and Dorsett's Unbreakable Record - This DiSH for Jan. 3 03.01.2025 14:39

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 Buffalo Bills erased a 32 point second half deficit to beat the Houston Oilers for the greatest comeback on NFL playoff history. In 1987, the Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets in a double overtime thriller in a game that became known as the '...

Epic in Miami, Buddy Ryan Punches Gilbride, and Nebraska's Gamble Fails - This DiSH for Jan. 2 02.01.2025 15:22

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 Epic in Miami, San Diego beat the Dolphins in OT on a humid January evening. In 1994, Houston Oilers defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan punched Oilers offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride during a game. In 1984, the Nebraska Cornhuskers were heavy fa...

12th Man Tackle, Boomer Sooner Schooner Flagged, and Fiesta Bowl Fireworks - This DiSH for Jan. 1 01.01.2025 14:13

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To vote for This Day in Sports History in the Sports Podcast Awards. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3VAhJ3P EPISODE SUMMARY In 1954, Alabama's Tommy Lewis came off the bench to tackle Rice running back Dickie Maegle. In 1985, the drivers of the Boomer Sooner Schooner came ont...

The Ice Bowl, The Fog Bowl, and a Tie in Basketball? 31.12.2024 13:11

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 Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to win the NFL Championship. It was the coldest game in NFL history and became known as 'The Ice Bowl.' In 1988, the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a dense fog at Soldier Field. In 1972...

Doubleday's Dubious Ties to Baseball, Barry Sanders Goes out in Style, and Becky Hammon First Woman to coach in an NBA game - This DiSH for Dec. 30 30.12.2024 14:10

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1907, Abner Doubleday became the inventor of baseball with the release of the Mills Commission Report. In 1988, Oklahoma State running back Barry Sanders capped a fantastic Heisman award winning season with a 5 touchdown performance in the Holiday Bowl. In 1...

Woody Hayes Punches Clemson player, Bear Bryant's Final Game, and Michael Schumacher's Skiing Accident - This DiSH for Dec. 29 29.12.2024 14:55

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . To vote for This Day in Sports History in the Sports Podcast Awards. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3VAhJ3P EPISODE SUMMARY In 1978, Ohio State Head Coach Woody Hayes punched Clemson's Charlie Bauman after Bauman picked off an Art Schlichter pass to seal the 17-15 Gator Bowl...

Birth of the 'Hail Mary,' the 'Greatest Game Ever Played,' Palacio Prayer for the Celtics Answered - This DiSH for Dec. 28 28.12.2024 15:48

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1975, Roger Staubach hit Drew Pearson with a long ball at the end of game and the term 'Hail Mary' was born. In 1902, before the NFL there was the ... NFL. It was a different league that was started by Connie Mack of MLB fame. ON this day there was a five te...

Detroit Lions win the Championship in '53, Emmit Smith scores #124, and Archie Griffin win his first Heisman - This DiSH for Dec. 27 27.12.2024 11:43

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1953, a Bobby Layne to Jimmy Doran pass and catch with under 2 minutes to play won the Championship for the Detroit Lions over Cleveland. In 1998, Emmit Smith ran for two touchdowns to pass Marcus Allen to become the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns. In...

The Lambeau Leap is Born, the Original Mud Bowl, and Babe Ruth Sold to the Yankees 26.12.2024 12:10

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 Lambeau Leap was born when LeRoy Butler launched himself into the arms first row fans after scoring a touchdown. In 1960, Green Bay lost to Philadelphia in the NFL Championship game. It was Vince Lombardi's first and only loss in the postseason. In...