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EPISODE SUMMARY
In 1989, New York Giants linebacker Gary Reasons came up with ‘The Hit’ as stifled Denver on the goal line.
In 2017, Ben Roethlisberger threw for 500+ yards for the third time in his career as the Pittsburgh Steelers rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens. He’s the only NFL QB to throw for 500 yards three times in a career.
In 2002, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen squared off against each other for the only time in their career.
In 1971, Milwaukee Bucks Center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored 55 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in a 120-104 win over Boston.
In 2000, Alex Rodriquez signed a 10-year $252 million deal with the Texas Rangers.
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.