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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 professional fight.
THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND
Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.
STEVE WHITE BIO
Steve White has spent most of his life behind a microphone. As a kid, he realized the power of the spoken word, hanging out with his dad while the pair talked to people around the world via ham radio. Later, Steve put that penchant for communication into practice and ventured into radio and TV. He worked for a few television stations in North Carolina doing sports reporting and anchoring before transitioning to voiceover in 2015.
He’s voiced more than 80 audiobooks in a variety of genres. He’s never been much for awards, probably due to the fact he’s never won any but he loves the challenge of diving into new projects. His ‘This Day in Sports History’ evolved from a lifetime of watching, listening to, and going to ballgames, reading books, magazines, and newspaper articles about his favorite teams and sports heroes. It’s not only a labor of love but a voyage of discovery, finding those forgotten tidbits or fascinating things he never knew.
Transcript
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It was a game that only added to the lore that was Michael Jordan. Interesting fact, it took him about 45 minutes to recover in the locker room after the game. The team doctor wanted to give him an IV of fluids to aid his recovery but Michael’s aversion to needles negated that option.
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