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 . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2013, Auburn stunned top-ranked Alabama with a 109-yard return of a missed field goal. In 1974, Notre Dame led 24-0 when Southern Cal ripped off 55 consecutive points in 17 minutes to beat the Irish 55-24. In 1987, Bo Jackson scored three touchdowns against...

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 Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears in the first NFL game played on Thanksgiving. In 1992, New York Jets defensive lineman Dennis Byrd was paralyzed when he collided with his teammate during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. In 1989, the Ok...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1974, Clint Longley replaced an injured Roger Staubach and rallied the Dallas Cowboys for what NFL FIlms called 'The Greatest Thanksgiving Day game' ever. In 1996, Kansas City running back Marcus Allen passed Walter Payton on the all-time rushing touchdown l...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1994, Miami's Dan Marino fake spike play resulted in the game winning touchdown over the New York Jets. In 1980, Chicago's Dave Williams ended the Thanksgiving day game against Detroit with a 95-yard kickoff return in OT. In 1996, the Utah Jazz pulled off a...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1998, referee Phil Luckett misheard Pittsburgh's Jerome Bettis call of 'Tails' on the overtime coin toss. It cost Pittsburgh the game. In 2010, Auburn erased a 24 point deficit against Alabama to win 28-27. Following that game, Alabama fan Harvey Updyke pois...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1971, undefeated and top-ranked Nebraska beat #2 Oklahoma in college football's 'Game of the Century.' In 1950, a blizzard and brutally cold temperatures provided a stark backdrop for two football games. First in Knoxville in a game between #3 Kentucky and #...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1963, two days after the assassination of JFK, the NFL made the controversial decision to play games. Dallas was in Cleveland but because they represented the city where the President had been shot, they were not welcome. In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys played t...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1984, Doug Flutie found Gerard Phelan on the final play to win 'The Miracle in Miami.' In 1991, Michigan's Desmond Howard returned a punt 93 yards for the touchdown and then struck the Heisman pose in the endzone. In 2007, top-ranked LSU lost for the second...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1997, Auburn's kicker Jaret Holmes booted the game winning field goal to stun Alabama. In 2012, Mark Sanchez fumbled the football after running into his own offensive lineman. It soon became known as the 'Butt Fumble.' In 1962, the Detroit Lions sacked Green...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1987, Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight was ejected from an exhibition game and then pulled his team off the floor. In 1949, Bill Veeck sold the Cleveland Indians to pay $2.2 million towards his divorce settlement with his first wife. In 1981, Southern C...

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 Cal Stanford game ends in the wildest and most dramatic way. In 1983, Billy 'White Shoes' Johnson reeled in Steve Bartkowski's last second heave at the five and then scored the game winner against San Francisco. In 1993, Boston College ended Notre...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1978, New York Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik fumbled on a failed exchange with Larry Csonka. Herm Edwards picked up the loose ball and scored the winning touchdown for Philadelphia. In 1989, US soccer's Paul Caligiuri scored what many believe to be the gre...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1985, Washington QB Joe Theismann suffered a career-ending injury in a Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants. In 1982, South Korean Boxer Duk Koo Kim died after slipping into a coma following his fight with Ray Mancini five days earlier. In...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1968, the Oakland Raiders dramatic comeback against the New York Jets was missed on the East Coast because they'd been switched over to watch 'Heidi.' In 2007, Tennessee put together a fourth quarter comeback against Vanderbilt to preserve their SEC title ho...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1975, St. Louis Cardinal receiver Mel Gray scored the game tying touchdown against Washington ... or did he? In 1957, the so-called unbeatable Oklahoma Sooners lost 7-0 to Notre Dame. Oklahoma's 47-game winning streak and 123 scoring streak are still collegi...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1992, Alan Kulwicki nursed his car around Atlanta Motor Speedway to win the points championship by the slimmest of margins. In 1960, Elgin Baylor scored 71 in the nightcap of an NBA doubleheader at Madison Square Garden. In 2011, Duke basketball coach Mike K...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTube EPISODE SUMMARY In 1970, the plane carrying Marshall's football crashed short of the runway, killing all 75 aboard. In 1988, the plane carrying Davis Love, Jr, and three others crashed short of the Jacksonville, FL airport, killing...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1994, Michael Schumacher beat Damon Hill by one point to win the Formula One. In 1977, Houston Oilers Head Coach Bum Phillips said Oakland's Ray Guy had to be puttiing helium in the football. In 1967, Indiana Pacer Jerry Harkness hit the longest shot in prof...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTube EPISODE SUMMARY In 1990, Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Buddy Ryan makes a bold prediction prior to the MNF game against Washington. In 1892, 'Pudge' Heffelfinger became the first professional football player. In 1920, Kennesaw Moun...

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This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1928, Knute Rockne delivered his 'Win one for the Gipper' speech to fire up his Notre Dame team to go beat Army. In 1984, Maryland erased a 31-point halftime deficit against Miami to win 42-40. In 2018, Davidson rushed for 789 yards in a 56-52 loss to San Di...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1946, the 'Greatest Offensive Battle in the History of College Football' finished in a 0-0 tie. In 1996, Real Deal Evander Holyfield beat Mike Tyson. There were several headbutts but no bites. In 2014, Bubba Watson lost his final round lead, got it back and...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1997, Nebraska beat Missouri on an intentionally kicked ball and diving catch as time ran out to force overtime. In 1975, Rudy Reutiger played in a game for Notre Dame, sacked the quarterback and inspired the movie that came out in 1993. In 2003, St. John's...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1991, Los Angeles Laker Magic Johnson announced he had HIV and retired from the NBA. In 1925, the Michigan Wolverines football team lost to Northwestern 3-2. The three points are the only points they gave up all year and ended the year ranked second. In 1943...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1993, it was the REPEAT or REVENGE fight outside at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace between Evander Holyfield and Riddick Bowe. The fight became known for 'Fan Man' crashing into the ringside ropes and lights. In 1869, Rutgers and the school that would soon become...