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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...
In 1953, a Bobby Layne to Jimmy Doran pass and catch with under 2 minutes to play won the Championship for the Detroit Lions over Cleveland. In 1998, Emmit Smith ran for two touchdowns to pass Marcus Allen to become the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns. In 1974, Ohio State’s Archie Griffin won the first...
In 2020, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed what Patrick Mahomes called, ‘the greatest no-look pass ever’ to rally the Miami Dolphins over the Las Vegas Raiders. In 1993, Green Bay’s LeRoy Butler scored after a Raiders turnover and then leaped into the awaiting arms of Packers fans. It was the first ‘Lambeau Leap.’ In 1977, the...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! In 1985, the New York Knicks erased a 25 point Boston Celtic lead to win in OT. Rookie Patrick Ewing scored 32. In 1986, Ewing delivered a game winning shot against Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. In 2004, Shaq’s Miami Heat beat Kobe’s LA Lakers in their first meeting...