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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1978, Pete Rose’s 44-game hitting streak was ended by the Atlanta Braves.
In 1996, Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson won gold in the 400 meters, becoming the first to win gold in both the 200 meter and 400 meters.
In 1976, Formula One driver Niki Lauda crashed during the German Gran Prix. His car caught fire and he stared death in the face. Not only did he survive but he returned a month later to race at Monza.
In 1928, boxer Gene Tunney retired, becoming the first and still only heavyweight boxer to retire undefeated.
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
The host of ‘This DiSH’ is me, Steve White. I’ve spent most of my life behind a microphone. As a kid, I realized the power of the spoken word, hanging out with my dad while we talked to people around the world via ham radio. Later, I put that penchant for communication into practice and ventured into radio and TV. I’ve worked for a few television stations in North Carolina doing sports reporting and anchoring before transitioning to voiceover in 2015.
‘This Day in Sports History’ evolved from a lifetime of watching, listening to, and going to ballgames, reading books, magazines, and newspaper articles about my 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 I never knew.