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In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had his best scoring night as a pro. With the news of Shohei Ohtani’s record 10-year, $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers, in 2000, Alex Rodriquez signed the biggest deal at the time. In 2002, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen played against each other in an NBA game for the...
In 1977 – Houston Rockets player Rudy Tomjanovich nearly died after an on-court punch. In 2001 – George O’Leary was hired as Notre Dame’s football coach, a tenure that lasted 5 days. In 1935, the first Heisman trophy was awarded. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce,...
In 1940, the Chicago Bears delivered a message to Washington in biggest beatdown in NFL history. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce, and pay for the hosting. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show’s...
In 1980, one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history happened, setting the stage for what would come soon after for that franchise. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce, and pay for the hosting. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell...
In 1992, one of the all-time great NFL receivers set a mark that still stands today. And in 1961, the Heisman trophy was awarded to a black athlete for the first time. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce, and pay for the hosting. So if you...
On this day in 1947, Joe Louis retained his heavyweight title to the disbelief of everybody, including Louis himself. In 1995, Dan Marino threw for 300 yards in a game for the 52nd time in his career, And in 2000, moved into second place on the all-time NBA scoring list. ‘This Day in Sports History’...
In 1960, Johnny Unitas set an NFL mark that would stand for 52 years. Also, in 1961 Floyd Patterson retained his heavyweight title but came under fire for doing so. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce, and pay for the hosting. So if you like the...
On this day in 1956, Wilt Chamberlain debuted for the Kansas Jayhawks and put on a performance that still tops the record book. Also, in 2000 for the first time in NFL history, 4 running backs rushed for 200 yards a piece on the same day. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person...
In 1985, the undefeated Chicago Bears played at Miami on Monday Night Football. An explosive Miami offense caused tempers to flare in the Bears locker room at halftime. Also, in 1984, Dan Marino set a new NFL record that would stick around for 20 years. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation....
On this day in 1997 – the relationship between a player and coach degenerated into a fight. And in 1963, the first African-American won a NASCAR event. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce, and pay for the hosting. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate...