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This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 2002, former NBA player Bison Délé went missing in French Polynesia. He was never seen again. In 1985, Boris Becker became the youngest man to win the Wimbledon singles title. In 1924,...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1932, Chicago Cub shortstop Billy Jurges was shot by burlesque dancer Violet Popovich. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUND Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 2009, Andy Roddick and Roger Federer played a 5 set marathon. Federer’s win gave him 15 Grand Slam championships, surpassing Pete Sampras. In 1992, the US Men’s Olympic Basketball team, a.k.a. The...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. 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...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1993, Steffi Graf won five straight games to win the Wimbledon Women’s Final. Jana Novotna’s close call caused tears to flow after the match. In 1954, Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the women’s...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1903, Washington Senator Ed Delahanty died after falling, jumping, or being pushed off a bridge over the Niagara River. In 1921, boxer Jack Dempsey beat Frenchman Georges Carpentier in a specially built...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 2011, the New York Mets started paying Bobby Bonilla $1.2 million as part of a deferred payment play. The Mets had invested money with Bernie Madoff and were set to pay Bonilla’s...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1993, the Orlando Magic traded Chris Webber to Golden State for Penny Hardaway and three draft picks. In 1998, the New Jersey Nets were sold. In 1984, the Los Angeles Express and...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1979, the San Diego Chicken had his grand rehatching. In 1905, Archie ‘Moonlight’ Graham played a half inning in the outfield but never got a chance to hit, standing on the on...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1997, Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear twice during the fight and was DQ’d. In 1976, Detroit Tiger pitcher Mark Fidrych burst on the scene in a nationally televised game against New...