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 . Follow This Day in Sports History on YouTube EPISODE SUMMARY In 1947, Larry Doby became the first black player in the American League, debuting with the Cleveland Indians. In 1975, Arthur Ashe beat Jimmy Connors to become the first black man to win at Wimbledon. In 1925, it wa...

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 1939, Lou Gehrig addressed Yankee fans and teammates with his 'luckiest man' speech. In 1985, Atlanta Braves pitcher Rick Camp hit an improbable home run. In 2009, former Tennessee Titan QB Steve McNair was found...

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 1954, Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the Women's US Open. Just 17 months earlier she had been diagnosed with cancer and had surgery and therapy. This was her last major tournament win but she became an inspiration to...

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 1977, Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors played a 5-set marathon of a match . In 1932, in a bit of form over fashion. Henry 'Bunny' Austin wore shorts at Wimbledon for the first time. In 1921, it was a battle of good vs...

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 2000, the New York Mets worked out a deferred payment plan to pay off the final $5.9 million to Bobby Bonilla. But the Mets had a lot of money invested with Bernie Madoff which makes this the most infamous deferre...

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 On this day in 1905, a post-injury infection led to a big change in baseball players uniforms. In 1993, the Orlando Magic and Golden State Warriors pulled off a surprising draft night trade, sending Chris Webber to t...

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 1905, the real Archibald 'Moonlight' Graham almost got his chance to face a major league pitcher. The character depicted in the movie 'Field of Dreams' was a real person and player who came tantalizing close to ge...

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 1997, 'Fight Night' turned into 'Bite Night' as Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield twice. In 1976, Mark 'the Bird' Fidrych became a national star after a complete game win over the New York Yankees. In 2007, the Por...

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 1975, Lee Trevino was struck by lightning during the Western Open. It affected him the rest of his golf career. In 1972, Bobby Hull signed with the Winnipeg Jets in the new World Hockey Association In 1988, Mike T...

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 1996, the Charlotte Hornets selected Kobe Bryant with the 13th pick. In 2003, the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Lebron James with the first pick. In 1970, Frank Robinson hit two grand slams in consecutive innings fo...

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 1997, the San Antonio Spurs selected Tim Duncan with the top pick in the NBA Draft. Exactly two years later, Avery Johnson hit the game winner and the Spurs won their first of five NBA Championships. In 1979, the...

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 2007, the US beat Mexico to win the Concacaf Gold Cup. How did this match help them in the 2010 US World Cup? In 1921, a 19-year old Bobby Jones lost his cool in Scotland. In 1977, Eddie Stankey resigned as manage...

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 2010, Landon Donovan scored a goal in stoppage time to vault USMNT into the knockout stage. In 1917, Babe Ruth and Ernie Shore combined for an unusual no-hitter. In 2013, Ken Duke became the oldest golfer to win h...

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 1938, Joe Louis beat Max Schmeling in a first round TKO In 1994, the US Men's soccer team shocked Columbia but an unfortunate own goal led to a murder weeks later. In 1986, Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal. In 1947,...

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 2012, Lebron James and the Miami Heat won the NBA Championship. In 1988, the Los Angeles Lakers repeated as champs. In 1979, the NBA approved a one year test of the three-point shot. In 1964, Philadelphia's Jim Bu...

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 1982, Tom Watson chipped in birdie at 17 at Pebble Beach and went on to win his first and only US Open. In 1999, Payne Stewart hit a par putt at the US Open to win by a shot of Phil Mickelson. In 1964, Ken Venturi...

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 1986, Len Bias died two days after he was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the NBA draft. In 1973, the Houston Aero's of the World Hockey Association signed Gordie Howe, pulling him out of retirement to play with...

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 2000, Tiger Woods won the US Open by 15 shots. He was the only golfer under par. In 1941, Joe Louis faced one of his toughest fights in defense of his heavyweight title. In 1977, Billy Martin replaced Reggie Jacks...

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 2002, the USMNT beat Mexico 2-0 in the World Cup round of 16. In 1994, the New York Knicks beat the Indianapolis Pacers in game 5 of the NBA Finals. But that game was interrupted by the infamous OJ Ford Bronco cha...

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 1983, Billy Ray Collins was assaulted by Luis Resto who boxed that night with doctored gloves and hands. In 1970, Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo died at the age of 26. In 1985, TC Chen's double chip cost...

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 1938, in the first night game at Ebbets Field, Johnny Vander Meer pitched his second straight no-hitter. It had never been done before and hasn't been duplicated since. In 2008, Tiger Woods hit a 12-foot birdie pu...

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 1949, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Eddie Waitkus was shot by a woman at a Chicago hotel. In 1994, the New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup for the first time in 54 years. In 1990, Vinnie Johnson hit the ser...

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 1935, James J. Braddock beat Max Baer in a fight that became known as the 'Cinderella Man' fight later turned into a 2005 movie of the same name starring Russell Crowe and Reneé Zellweger. In 1997, Steve Kerr hit...

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, Pittsburgh' Dock Ellis pitched a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres. He said he was trippin' on acid while he did it. In 1986, the fog rolled into Toronto's Memorial Stadium and then a weird thing happen...

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 1955, an accident on the racetrack resulted in 83 spectator deaths and many more injuries. In 1997, Michael Jordan battled 'flu-like symptoms' in game 5 of the NBA Finals. In 2005, Mike Tyson fought his last profe...