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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 1975, golfer Lee Trevino struck by lightning. In 1988, Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks in 1:31 in Atlantic City. In 1954, it was the ‘Battle of Berne’ World Cup match between...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 2003, Creighton’s Kyle Korver was drafted by the New Jersey Nets and then traded for cash and a copy machine. In 1996, Kobe Bryant was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets. In 1992,...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1947, Sugar Ray Robinson beat Jimmy Doyle in a title fight. Doyle died at a hospital a short time after. Robinson had had a dream the night before that he killed Doyle...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1992, the Dream Team lost in a scrimmage to a group of college players. In 1980, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Ted Stepien dropped softballs off of Cleveland’s tallest building and things did not...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1917, Babe Ruth was ejected after issuing a walk to the first batter he faced. Ernie Shore followed that up by retiring 26 consecutive. In 2010, Landon Donovan scored the winning goal...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1986, Argentina beat England 2-1 in the World Cup Quarterfinals with Diego Maradona scoring two iconic goals. In 1938, Joe Louis knocked out Max Schmeling in the first round. In 1994, the...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY 2012 – The Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Championship. It was the first title for LeBron. 1988 – The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the Detroit Pistons...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1980, the Brawl in Montreal was the first of three between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran. In an undercard fight that night, Cleveland Denny was knocked out in the 10th round,...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1954, Ed Furgol became one of the unlikeliest winners of the US Open. In 1955, Jack Fleck followed up Furgol with an unlikely win of his own, beating Ben Hogan in an...
This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network – The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport’s Yesteryear. EPISODE SUMMARY In 1941, Joe Louis survived a strong effort by Billy Conn. In 1985, Golf Digest held the ‘World’s Worst Avid Golfer’ tournament. In 2006, Phil Mickelson made double bogey on the final hole...