This Day in Sports History

In 2017, it was the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history and of course it involved the New England Patriots.  In 2009, Tennessee's Pat Summitt became the first Division I basketball coach (men or women) to win 1000 games.  In 1960, Bill Russell did something no one had done in the NBA.  And in 1943, Jake LaMotta beat Sugar Ray Robinson in a unanimous decision.  'This Day in S...

In 2012, Jeremy Lin scored 25 points to light the rocket on Linsanity! In 1987, the Sacramento Kings had the worst first quarter in NBA history.  And in 2018, Nick Foles did something no one else in Super Bowl history has ever done as his Philadelphia Eagles beat New England.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if y...

In 1993, Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott was suspended for the season and fined $25,000. In 1876, Albert Spalding started a sporting good company. And in 2008, the New York Giants spoiled New England's perfect season, beating the Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast,...

In 1949, golfer Ben Hogan and his wife Valerie were traveling home for some much needed rest when they collided with a bus.  In 1954, Bevo Francis scored 113 points in a college basketball game.  And in 1968, Wilt Chamberlain had a double-triple-double.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcas...

In 1967, the American Basketball Association was born.  In 1950, Green Bay Packers legend Curly Lambeau stepped down as coach and GM. In 1968, Green Bay Packers legend Vince Lombardi stepped down as head coach but stayed on another year as GM.  In 2003, Regina Jacobs became the only woman to run a sub-4 minute indoor 1500 meters. And in 2014, punter Ray Guy was elected to the Football Ha...

In 1953, baseball owners took out their frustration with Bill Veeck, eventually forcing him to move the team out of St. Louis. In 1920, Joe Malone scored 7 goals in a hockey game to set a record that still stands today in the NHL.  And in 1993, Dallas beat Buffalo in the Super Bowl, but that game is known for one ignominious play involving Leon Lett. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one pers...

In 1996, Magic Johnson returned to the NBA to play for the LA Lakers after his H.I.V. disclosure and retirement four years earlier. In 2018, James Harden posted a 60 point triple-double, becoming the first NBA player to accomplish that.  In 1971, UCLA started its 88-game winning streak with a win over UC-Santa Barbara And in 1924, England beat France in the first Gold Medal Curling match.&nbs...

In 1980, the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers played a 4OT marathon. Interestingly, not a single 3-pointer was made. In 1936, the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame announced its first class.  In 1963, the NFL Hall of Fame announced its first class.  And in 1995, Deion Sanders played with the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, becoming the first and only athlete to play in...

In 1958, Roy Campanella fell asleep at the wheel of his car and crashed into a tree. He was paralyzed as a result and would never play baseball or walk ever again.  In 1957, American Shirley Fry beat fellow American Althea Gibson in the Australian women's singles final to give her the career grand slam.  And in 2005, Sammy Sosa was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Baltimore Orioles.&n...

In 1976, during the ABA All-Star game, the dunk contest made its first appearance. It was an instant hit, thanks to Dr. J and David Thompson. In 1970, Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win the Australian Open. And in 1996, Monica Seles won her only Grand Slam event after being stabbed during a match in 1993.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, v...

In 1913, Olympic Decathlete and Pentathlete Jim Thorpe was stripped of his Gold medals. It was a wrong that wouldn't be completely corrected for 110 years!  In 1983, Cheryl Miller scored 105 points in a high school basketball game, overshadowing her brother Reggie's 40 point night.  Here's the link referenced in the audio: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iy6C0ZWPHqU And in 2020, Kobe Brya...

In 1924, the first Winter Olympiad premiered in France. In 1960, Wilt Chamberlain set a rookie scoring record. And in 1939, Joe Louis knocked out a friend, doing him a favor in the process. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's w...

In 1982, it was a Super Bowl of firsts, including the first use of the telestrator on television.  In 1999, David Duval fired a 59 in the final round of a PGA Tour event.  And in 1981, ABA and NBA great Ron Boone retired, ending his consecutive game streak.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the po...

In 1983, Bjorn Borg retired after not being seen or heard from for 16 months. In 1944, the Detroit Red Wings won 15-0 in the largest shutout win in NHL history.  In 2000, the St. Louis Rams beat Tampa Bay 11-6. What is Scorigami?  Click here to learn all about it: https://nflscorigami.com/ And in 2015, Klay Thompson scored 37 points in a quarter to set an NBA record. 'This Day in Sports...

In 1989, Super Bowl XXIII was one of the great ones, but what was going on outside the stadium led to changes in the league.  Also, in 1973, it was the Sunshine Showdown in Kingston, Jamaica between George Foreman and Joe Frazier. In 2006, Kobe Bryant dropped 81 on Toronto.  And in 1927, the first live broadcast of an English Soccer Match. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person ope...

In 1990 - John McEnroe forgot about a rules change and it led to his expulsion from the tournament.  In 1998, Venus and Serena Williams played against each other in a Grand Slam event for the first time.  And in 2019, Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash on his way to his new team. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So...

In 1968, the Game of the Century in college basketball.  In 1996, FoxSports debuted the FoxTrax hockey puck.  And in 1980, 'Hey Kid ... Catch' played in front of 105 million people during Super Bowl XIV. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends abou...

In 1983, a hockey player is traded for a bus! In 1974, Notre Dame beat UCLA breaking their 88-game winning streak. In 2002, the 'Tuck Rule' game. And in 2013, Lance Armstrong admits to doping.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the...

In 1896, the first five on five collegiate basketball game was played.  In 1950, Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller asked for a pay cut.  And in 1958, Willie O'Ree became the first black player in the NHL. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends...

In 1951, the first arrests were made in a points-shaving scandal that would spiderweb to many more, nearly destroying the game.  In 1971, a made field goal wins it for the Colts. And in 1999, a missed field goal sends the Vikings packing.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate a...

In 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets traveled 4000 miles to play a hockey series. It didn't go well.  In 1972, Dallas beat Miami in Super Bowl VI. And in 1970, Curt Flood officially filed his civil lawsuit against Major League Baseball 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and...

In 1990, the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls on an 'impossible' shot. It resulted in a rules change.  In 1997, Dennis Rodman kicked a cameraman. In 1967, Green Bay beat Kansas City in Super Bowl I And in 1878, Harvard's Fred Thayer applied for a patent for the first baseball catcher's mask.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and prod...

In 1995, Roberto Duran and Vinny Pazienza fought for the second time. In 1932, Eddie Arcaro won his first horse race. And in 1954, Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show's website: this-day-in.bl...

In 1968, Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton was injured on the ice. In 1974, Miami beat Minnesota to win their second consecutive Super Bowl In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time. In 2009, controversy led to the firing of a coach after a lopsided basketball score. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if...

In 1992, Troy and DeVry combined to score the most points in a college basketball game.  In 1969, the NY Jets beat the Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III In 2013, the Mile High Miracle. And in 1995, the OJ Simpson murder trial got underway. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate an...