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In 1992, Troy and DeVry combined to score the most points in a college basketball game. In 1969, the NY Jets beat the Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III In 2013, the Mile High Miracle. And in 1995, the OJ Simpson murder trial got underway. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person...
In 1987, Denver’s John Elway engineered a 98-yard game-tying drive. In 1983, a Wayne Gretzky record was broken. And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover was offered a job in sports. ‘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 1982, Dwight Clark made ‘The Catch’ to send the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. Also in 1982, across the country, the Cincinnati Bengals were playing in the Freezer Bowl. And in 1989, Wayne Gretzky became the all-time leading points scorer in NHL history. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person...
In 1963, Art Modell fired coach Paul Brown. In 1972, the LA Lakers winning streak is snapped. And in 2005, Randy Moss had a memorable touchdown celebration. ‘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 and review...
In 2000, was it a lateral? Or was is the Immaculate Deception? However you look at it, the Tennessee Titans pulled off one of the greatest game winners in NFL History. In 1955, Kentucky’s incredible home winning streak was snapped. And in 1977, American Roscoe Tanner won his first and only major tennis title. ‘This...
In 1927, The Harlem Globetrotters played their first game. In 1991, Pete Rose was released from federal prison after spending five months there. And in, 1985, the Philadelphia Flyers 35-game unbeaten streak was broken. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you...
In 1994, Nancy Kerrigan was attacked after practicing for the upcoming US Championships. In 2013, Florida State overcame the largest deficit in a championship game to win the BCS title in the final year of two teams qualifying. In in 2018, Marcus Mariotta did something only one other quarterback in history has ever done. ‘This...
On this day in 1971, the body of Charles ‘Sonny’ Liston was found in his Las Vegas home. ‘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 and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show’s...
In 1976, George Blanda played his final game, closing a 27-year career that spanned four decades. Also, in 1984, Adrian Dantley hit 28 free throws in a game to equal Wilt Chamberlain’s mark. And in 2012, West Virginia beat Clemson 70-33 to set the record for most points scored in a bowl game. That mark...
In 2016, Chicago’s Jimmy Butler scored a franchise recorded 40 points in the second half in a comeback win against Toronto. In 1992, Frank Reich rallied the Buffalo Bills from a 32-point deficit in the greatest comeback in NFL Playoff history. And in 1983, Tony Dorsett had the longest TD run against Minnesota. ‘This Day...