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 1946, Boston Celtic and future TV star Chuck Connors became the first professional basketball player to break a backboard. In 2023, Dare Ogunbowale kicked a 29-yard field goal to become the first non-kicker to kick a field goal in an NFL game since 2002. In...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2001, Chicago's Mike Brown returned an interception for a touchdown for the second straight week as the Bears rallied from 14 points down in the final 32 seconds of regulation to win in overtime. In 1979, the Seattle Seahawks had the worst offensive performa...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . Check out Stirling Soap Company: https://www.stirlingsoap.com/ EPISODE SUMMARY In 1962, a meeting between Oakland Raider team officials and a reporter led to what we know today as Fantasy Football. In 1952, the University of Kentucky had its basketball season canceled. In 2007...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2016, the Chicago Cubs broke the curse and won their first World Series in 108 years. In 2002, a goal celebration by Diego Forlan led to a rule change for all of soccer. In 1990, the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns played the first of two games in Japan. It was t...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1959, Montreal Canadien's goalie Jacques Plante became the first goalie to wear a mask. In 1924, Lafayette College invented the football huddle and used it against Penn. In 1913, Notre Dame’s quarterback Gus Dorais hit Knute Rockne in stride with a pass and...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1959, #1 LSU vs. #3 Ole Miss came down to one of the most famous punt returns in college football history. Billy Cannon's 89-yard touchdown locked up the Heisman Trophy. In 1950, Earl 'Big Cat' Lloyd became the first black player to play in the NBA. In 1994,...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1974, it was the 'Rumble in the Jungle' between Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman. In 1954, the first NBA game was played with a 24-second shot clock. And in 1963, a fight in the penalty box at Maple Leaf Gardens led a change to every arena around the league....

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1985, Chicago's Michael Jordan injured his left foot. In 1999, it was a somber day on the PGA tour. This was the first round after Payne Stewart's plane crash on Monday. In 2023, Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown for the 17th consecutive game. That tied...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1981, a questionable mandate by George Steinbrenner wrecked the Yankees chances to beat the Dodgers. In 1995, David Justice quieted the boos in Atlanta to lead the Braves to their first World Series title in Atlanta. In 1962, Y.A. Tittle three for 505 yards...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series since 1918. In 2007, the Georgia Bulldogs celebrated a short TD run with the entire sideline storming the field. It was an intentional celly to send a message to Florida. Also in 2007, the Tennessee Volun...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1970, Muhammad Ali returned to the boxing ring after a 3 1/2 year banishment. In 1984, Michael Jordan made his NBA debut. In 1990, Wayne Gretzky scored his 2000th point of his career. In 2002, the California Angels rallied from being down 5-0 to win game six...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1986, Mookie Wilson's slow roller snuck under Bill Buckner's glove and the Mets won game 6 of the World Series. In 1964, Minnesota Viking defensive end Jim Marshall recovered a fumble and returned it the wrong way. In 2003, the Florida Marlins won their seco...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1975, Winnipeg's Bobby Hull sat out a game in protest seeking protection for his European teammates. In 1884, it was the precursor of the World Series between Providence and New York. In 1985, George Gervin was traded to Chicago for David Greenwood. In 1999,...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2000, the New York Jets pulled off the improbable 'Monday Night Miracle' win over the Miami Dolphins. In 1993, Toronto's Joe Carter hit the game winner in game 6 of the World Series to beat the Philadelphia Phillies. It's only the second time the series ende...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 2012, UCI stripped the 7 Tours de France titles and banned Lance Armstrong for life. In 1989, Ayrton Senna's attempted pass of his teammate, Alain Prost ended up with the two wrecking. In 1967, the US Ryder Cup team beat the GB&I team by a record margin...

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 2006, Michigan State erased a 35 point second half deficit and beat Northwestern 41-38 in the greatest comeback in FBS history. In 1975, Boston's Carlton Fisk waved his game winning home run fair to force a game 7...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1968, Dick Fosbury revolutionized high jumping when he introduced his new technique to the world. In 1992, it was a triple play that wasn't in a World Series game. And in 2002, Jeff Wilkins kicked the last point as a barefoot kicker ... or did he? THIS DAY I...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1987, George Steinbrenner hired Billy Martin to manage the New York Yankees for the fifth time. In 2006, Game 7 of the NLCS between St. Louis and the New York Mets had a lot of memorable moments, including the Mets Carlos Beltran staring at three straight st...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . If you would like to check out Doug Villhard's book ' The Golden Age of Red: A Novel of Red Grange, the Galloping Ghost' here's a link to it on Amazon . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1924, Red Grange scored four touchdowns in the first 12 minutes of a game against Michigan. He ended up w...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1989, an earthquake prior to game 3 delayed the series for two weeks. In 1998, the Temple Owls put together an improbable comeback to upset #14 Virginia Tech. And in 1968, Hans Gunnar Liljenwall became the first Olympic athlete to be disqualified for doping....

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1968, Tommie Smith and John Carlos bowed their heads and raised a gloved fist in the air to protest the treatment of black people in the US. In 1969, the New York Mets won the World Series. In 1912, the Boston Red Sox took advantage of Fred Snodgrass' '$30,0...

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear . EPISODE SUMMARY In 1988, Kirk Gibson's dramatic 9th inning home run beat the Oakland A's in game one of the World Series. In 1989, Los Angeles King Wayne Gretzky surpassed Gordie Howe to become the NHL's all-time points scorer. In 1946, Enos Slaughter scored on a mad dash from...

Here are a few links to Western North Carolina organizations providing assistance to those displaced by Hurricane Helene. Western North Carolina Red Cross Hospitality House, Boone, NC Hunger and Health Coalition, Boone, NC North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund Second Harvest Food Bank This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yester...

Here are a few links to Western North Carolina organizations providing assistance to those displaced by Hurricane Helene. Western North Carolina Red Cross Hospitality House, Boone, NC Hunger and Health Coalition, Boone, NC North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund Second Harvest Food Bank Today's Episode features: In 1960, Bill Mazeroski hit the game-winning home run in game 7 to beat the New York Yanke...

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 1979, LA Laker Magic Johnson debuted and then celebrated Kareem's game winner like they'd won a championship. Also in 1979, Boston's Larry Bird made his debut but it was Chris Ford stole the headlines after making...