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In 1989, Super Bowl XXIII was one of the great ones, but what was going on outside the stadium led to changes in the league. Also, in 1973, it was the Sunshine Showdown in Kingston, Jamaica between George Foreman and Joe Frazier. In 2006, Kobe Bryant dropped 81 on Toronto. And in 1927, the first...
In 1990 – John McEnroe forgot about a rules change and it led to his expulsion from the tournament. In 1998, Venus and Serena Williams played against each other in a Grand Slam event for the first time. And in 2019, Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash on his way to his new team....
In 1968, the Game of the Century in college basketball. In 1996, FoxSports debuted the FoxTrax hockey puck. And in 1980, ‘Hey Kid … Catch’ played in front of 105 million people during Super Bowl XIV. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So...
In 1983, a hockey player is traded for a bus! In 1974, Notre Dame beat UCLA breaking their 88-game winning streak. In 2002, the ‘Tuck Rule’ game. And in 2013, Lance Armstrong admits to doping. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if...
In 1896, the first five on five collegiate basketball game was played. In 1950, Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller asked for a pay cut. And in 1958, Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show....
In 1951, the first arrests were made in a points-shaving scandal that would spiderweb to many more, nearly destroying the game. In 1971, a made field goal wins it for the Colts. And in 1999, a missed field goal sends the Vikings packing. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research,...
In 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets traveled 4000 miles to play a hockey series. It didn’t go well. In 1972, Dallas beat Miami in Super Bowl VI. And in 1970, Curt Flood officially filed his civil lawsuit against Major League Baseball ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice,...
In 1990, the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls on an ‘impossible’ shot. It resulted in a rules change. In 1997, Dennis Rodman kicked a cameraman. In 1967, Green Bay beat Kansas City in Super Bowl I And in 1878, Harvard’s Fred Thayer applied for a patent for the first baseball catcher’s mask. ‘This...
In 1995, Roberto Duran and Vinny Pazienza fought for the second time. In 1932, Eddie Arcaro won his first horse race. And in 1954, Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe. ‘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, rate...
In 1968, Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton was injured on the ice. In 1974, Miami beat Minnesota to win their second consecutive Super Bowl In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time. In 2009, controversy led to the firing of a coach after a lopsided basketball score. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is...