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In 2003, the San Francisco 49ers came from 24 points down to beat the New York Giants in Wildcard Playoff game. There was a controversial end that led NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue to say it was the worst reffing blunder in his 13 year career. In 1971, boxer Sonny Liston was found dead in his...
In 2004, Seattle’s Matt Hasselbeck made a bold statement but didn’t deliver. In 1981, the Cleveland Browns Brian Sipe threw an interception to end their season on a play called ‘Red Right 88.’ The reason they ran it was due to their kicker struggling to kick the ball straight. In 1976, 48-year old George Blanda...
In 1973, George Steinbrenner and 11 others bought the New York Yankees from CBS. In 1946, jockey George Wolff fell off his mount in a horse race and died the following day. In 1983, Dallas Cowboy Tony Dorsett scored the longest rushing touchdown in NFL history. In 1987, the Cleveland Browns beat the New York...
The ‘Millenium Game’, the ‘Epic in Miami’, and Ted Turner suspended for a year – This DiSH for Jan 2
In 2000, the Oakland Raiders denied the Kansas City Chiefs a playoff spot with impressive win at Arrowhead. Raiders coach Jon Gruden said it was a game he’d gladly watch on an endless loop. In 1982, the San Diego Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins in OT in the ‘Epic in Miami.’ In 1994, Houston Oilers...
In 1902, the first Rose Bowl, or what would become known as The Rose Bowl was played. Michigan beat Stanford 49-0. In 1979, Charlie White’s ‘Phantom Touchdown’ helped USC beat Michigan 17-10 in the Rose Bowl. In 1991, a questionable ‘block in the back’ call brought back Rocket Ismael’s 90-yard punt return that would have...
This is a replay of the Jan. 1, 2025 edition. In 1954, Alabama’s Tommy Lewis came off the bench to tackle Rice running back Dickie Maegle. In 1985, the drivers of the Boomer Sooner Schooner came onto the field a bit early and got bogged down. A 15 yard unsportsmanlike penalty was called and it...
In 1967, the Green Bay Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to win the NFL Championship. It was the coldest game in NFL history and became known as ‘The Ice Bowl.’ In 1988, the Chicago Bears beat the Philadelphia Eagles in a dense fog at Soldier Field. In 1972, the plane carrying Pittsburgh Pirate Roberto...
In 1968, LA Laker center Wilt Chamberlain gave HS Junior Bill Walton a little encouragement. In 1978, the NHL swallowed up four WHA teams. In 1990, Orlando’s Scott Skiles dished out 30 assists to set a new NBA record. In 1988, Oklahoma State’s Barry Sanders capped the greatest season in collegiate football with a 5...
In 1978, Ohio State’s Woody Hayes punched Clemson linebacker Charlie Bauman after a turnover. It led to Hayes’ firing a few days later. In 1982, Alabama’s Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant coached his final game. In 1963, the Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship. YA Tittle had five interceptions.
In 1958, the Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants to win the NFL Championship. In 1975, the Dallas Cowboys beat the Minnesota Vikings with a dramatic TD in the final minute of the game. In 1902, Syracuse and the New York Knickerbockers played the first indoor football game at Madison Square Garden. Syracuse won...