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 . Here's the link to the audiobook 'The American Game' by Jeff McArthur mentioned in the episode: https://bit.ly/49OTxR3 EPISODE SUMMARY In 1971, the Miami Dolphins outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs in the longest game ever played in NFL History. In 1862, a baseball game was play...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Los Angeles Rams after Lou Groza kicked the go ahead field goal. In 1969, Curt Flood delivered a letter to MLB Commissioner Bowie Kuhn expressing his desire to sign with a team he choice. In 1967, Joe Namath threw for 343...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1982, NAIA school Chaminade beat top-ranked Virginia in one of the greatest upsets of all-time. In 1972, Pittsburgh running back Franco Harris caught a ricocheted ball and ran in the game winning touchdown. Many questions surround that play to this day. In 1...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Vote for This Day in Sports History in the Sports Podcast Awards. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3VAhJ3P EPISODE SUMMARY In 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only his three career fights. In 1969, Pete Maravich got 3 techs in a physical game vs. Oregon State. He shot 31 free...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Vote for This Day in Sports History in the Sports Podcast Awards. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3VAhJ3P EPISODE SUMMARY In 1984, BYU beat a 6-5 Michigan team in the Holiday Bowl to finish the year as the only undefeated team in Division I-A. But they didn't really beat anybo...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2005, Laker Kobe Bryant outscored the entire Dallas Mavericks team through 3 quarters. In 1980, NBC broadcast an NFL game without announcers. In 1996, 3-time Indy 500 winner Bobby Unser and a friend got lost while snowmobiling in Colorado and spent 2 days in...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Takeaways: On December 19, 2010, the Eagles staged an incredible comeback against the Giants, scoring 28 points in the final eight minutes. This was the Eagles' second miracle at the Meadowlands, echoing their historic 1970 game. The Eagles' victory in 2010 ultimately prevente...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY On December 18, 1949, weather conditions nearly forced the postponement of the NFL championship game. The Eagles capitalized on the muddy field, defeating the Rams 14-0 in the championship. In 1932, the Bears and Spartans played the NFL's first playoff game, le...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Takeaways: The first official NFL championship game occurred on December 17, 1933, marking a significant historical moment. Chicago Bears coach George Halas played a crucial role in establishing the NFL championship game concept. The thrilling 1933 championship game showcased...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Takeaways: The infamous Bottlegate incident highlighted the intense emotions of Browns fans during a critical game. O.J. Simpson's historic 2000-yard rushing season was a groundbreaking achievement in NFL history. The intentional grounding rule was a source of controversy duri...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1973, #1 and seven-time National Champion UCLA played #2 NC State in a made for TV event in St. Louis. On that same day, Temple traveled to Knoxville to play Tennessee in what turned out to be one of the worst games played in the 20th century. In 1968, Phila...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2023, the Las Vegas Raiders beat the LA Chargers 63-21 after being shutout 3-0 the week before. It's the biggest turnaround from one week to the next in NFL history. In 1984, Los Angeles Ram Eric Dickerson set the NFL record for rushing yards at 2,105. If Ph...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1983, Detroit beat Denver 186-184 in the highest scoring game in NBA history. In 2009, Denver receiver Brandon Marshall set an NFL record for receptions with 21 in a losing effort against Indianapolis. In 1971, future NFL Head Coach Andy Reid (or as Monday N...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1982, Mark Henderson drove his John Deere out onto the turf to clear a spot for New England kicker John Smith to kick the game winning field goal. In 2002, high school phenom LeBron James made his TV debut as ESPN2 broadcast his high school game. In 1978, Bo...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1938, the New York Giants became the first franchise to win multiple championships. In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneerrs won their first ever game. In 1985, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks combined to score 21 goals. In 1981, Muhammad Ali fought his...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1989, New York Giants linebacker Gary Reasons came up with 'The Hit' as stifled Denver on the goal line. In 2017, Ben Roethlisberger threw for 500+ yards for the third time in his career as the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens. He's t...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1934, the New York Giants switched footwear to gain an advantage over the Chicago Bears on a frozen field. In 1977, Kermit Washington punched Rudy Tomjanovich during a game. In 2001, George O'Leary was hired to coach Notre Dame's football team. Things deteri...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2013, a huge snow storm blanketed several NFL cities in snow, making for some interesting games. Detroit at Philadelphia, Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay, Kansas City Chiefs at Washington, Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh, and then the Minnesota Vikings and the Bal...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1980, Archie Manning and his New Orleans Saints scored 5 TDs to take a 35-7 lead at half. Joe Montana led the San Francisco 49ers on the greatest comeback at the time to win 38-35 in OT. In 1935, Washington Huskie running back Byron Haines scored all the poi...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1970, the Oakland Raiders completed another comeback win when Daryl Lamonica hit Warren Wells for a miracle TD that went in and out of the hands of a Jets defender for the game winner. In 1997, the Tennessee Volunteers won the SEC Title game despite 6 turnov...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1969, top-ranked Texas beat #2 Arkansas in the Game of the Century. In 2002, Roone Arledge passed away at the age of 71. In 2015, Christian McCaffrey passed Barry Sanders to become the record holder for most all-purpose yards in a season. In 1947, Joe Louis...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1988, Barry Sanders put on quite a show in the Coca Cola Classic in Tokyo, Japan. In 1971, Tennessee celebrated a tribute to the Majors family in a 31-11 win over Penn State In 1977, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost their 26th consecutive game. In 1960, Johnny...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1950, the Cleveland Browns beat the Philadelphia Eagles without throwing a single pass. In 1992, sprinter Butch Reynolds was awarded $27 million in a lawsuit against the IAAF. He still has not seen any of that money. In 1956, Wilt Chamberlain made his colleg...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1995, Montreal Canadiens' goalie Patrick Roy gave up 9 in a period and a half and felt like he'd been intentionally embarrassed in front of the home crowd. He demanded a trade. In 1950, Navy beat a powerful Army team in one of the biggest upsets of the 20th...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY IN 1985, Green Bay and Tampa Bay played in the 'Snow Bowl' featuring 14 inches of snow and 36,000 empty seats in Lambeau. In 2007, the LSU Tigers beat Tennessee in the SEC Championship game and then watched Oklahoma beat top-ranked Missouri and then unranked Pi...