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In 2016, TCU came back from a 31-point deficit to beat Oregon in the Alamo Bowl. That tied the record for the biggest comeback in bowl history. In 1971, 66 people died and more than 200 were injured in a crush of fans trying to leave Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. And in 1956, the...
Happy New Year!!! In 1902, the first ever Rose Bowl Football game was played. It was kind of a disaster. In 2012, Matthew Stafford and Matt Flynn combined to throw for 1000 yards in a game. And in 1961, the Houston Oilers won the first AFL Championship. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one...
In 1967, the ‘Ice Bowl’ between Dallas and Green Bay in the coldest game ever played in NFL history. In 1972 , Roberto Clemente died after the plane he was flying in to deliver humanitarian aid to Nicaragua crashed. In 2017, the Cleveland Browns became the second NFL team in history to finish their season...
In 1988, Barry Sanders rushed for 222 yards and scored 5 touchdowns as Oklahoma State routed Wyoming 62-14 in the Holiday Bowl. In 1981, Wayne Gretzky scored 5 goals to become the fastest to 50 in a season. In 1990, Scott Skiles dished and NBA record 30 assists. And in 2020, Becky Hammon became the...
In 1982, Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant coached his final game. In 2007, the New England Patriots finished the regular season 16-0. In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks set the NBA record for 3-pointers made by one team. And in 2013, 7-time Formula 1 Champ Michael Schumacher was severely injured in a skiing accident. ‘This Day in Sports...
In 1975, ‘Hail Mary’ became part of our sports language. Also, in 1958, ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’ In 2008, the Detroit Lions did something they wished they hadn’t And in 2021, John Madden passed away. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So...
In 1998 – Emmit Smith scored career TD number 124 to pass Marcus Allen on the All-Time rushing TDs list. In 1974 – Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman Trophies In 1991 – Tim Hardaway set a record that he wishes he hadn’t And in 2012 – the New York Knicks signed...
In 1977, the Mud Bowl between the Minnesota Vikings and LA Rams. In 1919, the Boston Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. And in 2004, Peyton Manning threw his 49th TD pass of the season, setting the record for most TD passes in a season. That record is now 55, also...
Merry Christmas! In 1862, a monumental baseball game was played on Hilton Head Island, SC In 1971, the longest NFL football game was played. And in 1956, Gordie scored the most points in a game in his 26-year career. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce...
In 1969, a letter that led to a revolution in sports. In 1967, Joe Namath raised the bar for quarterbacks. And in 1960, the Boston Celtics grabbed a record number of rebounds in a win. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if...