This Day in Sports History

In 1987, Denver's John Elway engineered a 98-yard game-tying drive. In 1983, a Wayne Gretzky record was broken.  And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover was offered a job in sports.  '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:...

In 1982, Dwight Clark made 'The Catch' to send the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl.  Also in 1982, across the country, the Cincinnati Bengals were playing in the Freezer Bowl.  And in 1989, Wayne Gretzky became the all-time leading points scorer in NHL history.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you l...

In 1963, Art Modell fired coach Paul Brown. In 1972, the LA Lakers winning streak is snapped. And in 2005, Randy Moss had a memorable touchdown celebration. '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: https://this-day-in.blubr...

In 2000, was it a lateral? Or was is the Immaculate Deception? However you look at it, the Tennessee Titans pulled off one of the greatest game winners in NFL History.  In 1955, Kentucky's incredible home winning streak was snapped.  And in 1977, American Roscoe Tanner won his first and only major tennis title.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, wri...

In 1927, The Harlem Globetrotters played their first game. In 1991, Pete Rose was released from federal prison after spending five months there. And in, 1985, the Philadelphia Flyers 35-game unbeaten streak was broken. '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 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked after practicing for the upcoming US Championships. In 2013, Florida State overcame the largest deficit in a championship game to win the BCS title in the final year of two teams qualifying.  In in 2018, Marcus Mariotta did something only one other quarterback in history has ever done.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I researc...

On this day in 1971, the body of Charles 'Sonny' Liston was found in his Las Vegas home. '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: https://this-day-in.blubrry.net/ If you would like to support the work even more, you can buy...

In 1976, George Blanda played his final game, closing a 27-year career that spanned four decades.  Also, in 1984, Adrian Dantley hit 28 free throws in a game to equal Wilt Chamberlain's mark.  And in 2012, West Virginia beat Clemson 70-33 to set the record for most points scored in a bowl game. That mark was equaled in 2018 by Army.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person oper...

In 2016, Chicago's Jimmy Butler scored a franchise recorded 40 points in the second half in a comeback win against Toronto.  In 1992, Frank Reich rallied the Buffalo Bills from a 32-point deficit  in the greatest comeback in NFL Playoff history.  And in 1983, Tony Dorsett had the longest TD run against Minnesota.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I resear...

In 2016, TCU came back from a 31-point deficit to beat Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. That tied the record for the biggest comeback in bowl history.  In 1971, 66 people died and more than 200 were injured in a crush of fans trying to leave Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland.  And in 1956, the Baltimore Bullets lost a road game, beginning a long stretch of road defeats that would become the lo...

Happy New Year!!!  In 1902, the first ever Rose Bowl Football game was played. It was kind of a disaster.  In 2012, Matthew Stafford and Matt Flynn combined to throw for 1000 yards in a game.  And in 1961, the Houston Oilers won the first AFL Championship.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like th...

In 1967, the 'Ice Bowl' between Dallas and Green Bay in the coldest game ever played in NFL history.  In 1972 , Roberto Clemente died after the plane he was flying in to deliver humanitarian aid to Nicaragua crashed.  In 2017, the Cleveland Browns became the second NFL team in history to finish their season 0-16. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write,...

In 1988, Barry Sanders rushed for 222 yards and scored 5 touchdowns as Oklahoma State routed Wyoming 62-14 in the Holiday Bowl. In 1981, Wayne Gretzky scored 5 goals to become the fastest to 50 in a season.  In 1990, Scott Skiles dished and NBA record 30 assists. And in 2020, Becky Hammon became the first woman to take over as head coach in an NBA game.  'This Day in Sports History' is a...

In 1982, Paul 'Bear' Bryant coached his final game. In 2007, the New England Patriots finished the regular season 16-0. In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks set the NBA record for 3-pointers made by one team. And in 2013, 7-time Formula 1 Champ Michael Schumacher was severely injured in a skiing accident.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce e...

In 1975, 'Hail Mary' became part of our sports language. Also, in 1958, 'The Greatest Game Ever Played' In 2008, the Detroit Lions did something they wished they hadn't And in 2021, John Madden passed away. '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! V...

In 1998 - Emmit Smith scored career TD number 124 to pass Marcus Allen on the All-Time rushing TDs list. In 1974 - Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman Trophies In 1991 - Tim Hardaway set a record that he wishes he hadn't And in 2012 - the New York Knicks signed Jeremy Lin. 'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you...

In 1977, the Mud Bowl between the Minnesota Vikings and LA Rams. In 1919, the Boston Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. And in 2004, Peyton Manning threw his 49th TD pass of the season, setting the record for most TD passes in a season. That record is now 55, also held by Manning.  'This Day in Sports History' is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce eac...

Merry Christmas!  In 1862, a monumental baseball game was played on Hilton Head Island, SC In 1971, the longest NFL football game was played. And in 1956, Gordie scored the most points in a game in his 26-year career.  '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 yo...

In 1969, a letter that led to a revolution in sports. In 1967, Joe Namath raised the bar for quarterbacks. And in 1960, the Boston Celtics grabbed a record number of rebounds in a win.  '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...

In 1972, the Immaculate Reception!  In 1982, one of the greatest upsets in college athletics And in 2022, Alex Ovechkin moved up the NHL goals list.  '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: https://this-day-in.bl...

In 1956, Bill Russell made his NBA debut with the Celtics In 1996, a father-son duo reached a milestone in the NHL. And in 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only three hockey fights in his career.  '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...

In 1891, the birth of Basketball. Naismith’s 13 original rules: The Ball may be thrown in any direction by one or both hands. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist). A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot on which he catches it, allowance to be made for man who catches the ball when running, if he tries to stop. The b...

In 2005 - Kobe Bryant did something nobody had done in the NBA before or has done since.  Also in 1981. the fastest goal scored in NHL History. And in in 1985, a controversial broadcaster stepped aside.  '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 1948, the NFL televised its championship game for the first time! In 1984 - Wayne Gretzky became the fastest to score 1000 points in NHL history. And in 2004, Jerry Rice caught the final of his NFL record 197 career TD receptions.  '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...

In 1932, the NFL played an extra game to decide its champion for the first time ever! Also, in 2017, The LA Lakers retired two numbers worn by the same player. And in 2022, Argentina beat France to win the FIFA World Cup. '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 frie...