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In 1974, the Oakland A’s signed Herb Washington who holds a unique record. In 1964, Paul Hornung and Alex Karras were reinstated to the NFL after betting on football games. And in 2018, UMBC became the first 16 seed to beat a 1. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research,...
In 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first professional baseball team, with a few caveats. In 1892, the seeds of Liverpool FC were sown on this day with the ejection of John Houlding from Everton. And in 1958, Maurice Stokes collapsed after a game, leaving him paralyzed and with brain damage. It was the...
In 1980, a plane crash killed members of USA Amateur Boxing In 1991, 15th-seeded Richmond beat second seed Syracuse. And in 1967, Bubba Smith was drafted by the Baltimore Colts. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like the podcast, subscribe,...
In 1998 – Bryce Drew sank one of the most iconic shots in the NCAA Tournament. In 1983, Jim Valvano and his NC State Wolfpack won the ACC Tournament. In 2011, Kevin Love’s NBA record double-doubles came to an end. And in 1954, an unfortunate injury opened the door for a young, soon-to-be star. ‘This...
In 1995, Wake Forest won their first ACC tournament title in more 30 years thanks to an impressive three game run by Randolph Childress. In 2011, UConn put the exclamation point on a five-game romp to the Big East title with a win over Louisville, thanks to Kemba Walker’s scoring. In 1967, Reinhold Bachler became...
In 1979,. Randy Holt racked up an NHL record for penalty minutes. In 2006, Syracuse wrapped up one of the most improbable conference championship runs of all-time. And in 1986, the NFL adopted a replay system. But it wouldn’t last. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and...
In 1976, a famous sports phrase is seen in print for the first time. In 1888, John L. Sullivan and Charlie Mitchell fought to a 39 round draw in the pouring rain. And in 1991, Oklahoma State’s Eddie Sutton became the first NCAA basketball coach to take 4 different teams to the NCAA tournament. ‘This...
In 1946, Ted Williams said ‘no’ to the Mexican Baseball League. In 1974, the game that led the NCAA to expand the NCAA Basketball Tournament. In 2001, 16-year old Ty Tryon made the cut at the Honda Classic becoming the second youngest player to play the weekend in a PGA tour event. ‘This Day in...
In 1930, Babe Ruth signed a huge contract. In 1971, it was ‘The Fight of the Century’ in MSG between Ali and Frazier And in 1936, the first car race in Daytona was run on a 3 mile long road and beach course. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research,...
In 2016, Maria Sharapova announced she had tested positive for a banned substance. In 2012, Lionel Messi scored 5 goals in a UEFA Champions League game, the first to do that. And in 1970, Austin Carr scored the most points in an NCAA Tournament game. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation....