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In 1972, the Immaculate Reception! In 1982, one of the greatest upsets in college athletics And in 2022, Alex Ovechkin moved up the NHL goals list. ‘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...
In 1956, Bill Russell made his NBA debut with the Celtics In 1996, a father-son duo reached a milestone in the NHL. And in 1982, Wayne Gretzky got in one of only three hockey fights in his career. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each...
In 1891, the birth of Basketball. Naismith’s 13 original rules: The Ball may be thrown in any direction by one or both hands. The ball may be batted in any direction with one or both hands (never with the fist). A player cannot run with the ball. The player must throw it from the spot...
In 2005 – Kobe Bryant did something nobody had done in the NBA before or has done since. Also in 1981. the fastest goal scored in NHL History. And in in 1985, a controversial broadcaster stepped aside. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show....
In 1948, the NFL televised its championship game for the first time! In 1984 – Wayne Gretzky became the fastest to score 1000 points in NHL history. And in 2004, Jerry Rice caught the final of his NFL record 197 career TD receptions. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research,...
In 1932, the NFL played an extra game to decide its champion for the first time ever! Also, in 2017, The LA Lakers retired two numbers worn by the same player. And in 2022, Argentina beat France to win the FIFA World Cup. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research,...
In 2022, the greatest comeback in NFL history. In 2006, LaDanian Tomlinson scored his 28th rushing TD of the season to set the NFL mark. And in 2019, Fallon Sherrock became the first woman to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I...
In 1973, OJ Simpson became the first to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. In 2019, Drew Brees set two NFL records. ‘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...
In 2019, the Oakland Raiders played their final home game at Oakland-Alameda County stadium for the second time. Also, in 1935 the Detroit Lions won their first title. And in 1982, the New York Giants hired Bill Parcells as their head coach. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write,...
In 2021, Steph Curry became the all-time 3-pt shooter in NBA history. Also, In 1975, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabbed an NBA record 29 defensive rebounds. And in 2019, Joe Burrow won the Heisman trophy with the highest percentage of first place votes. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice,...