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In 1977, the plane carrying the Evansville men’s basketball team crashed, killing all 29 on board. Also, in 1956, Jackie Robinson retired instead of going to San Francisco. And in 1997, a defensive player won the Heisman Trophy. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each...
In 1965, Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers had an extraordinary day. Also on this day, in 1968, Arthur Ashe became tennis’ number on player in the world. In 1959, Jack Brabham pushed his race car across the line to secure the season championship. And in 2020, Mississippi State Football Coach Mike Leach passed away. ...
In 1985, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks combined for the most goals in the modern NHL. Interesting though that the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history did not score one on this night. And sports icons, Muhammad Ali and Joe DiMaggio retired 30 years apart. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one...
In 1971, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had his best scoring night as a pro. With the news of Shohei Ohtani’s record 10-year, $700 million contract with the LA Dodgers, in 2000, Alex Rodriquez signed the biggest deal at the time. In 2002, Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen played against each other in an NBA game for the...
In 1977 – Houston Rockets player Rudy Tomjanovich nearly died after an on-court punch. In 2001 – George O’Leary was hired as Notre Dame’s football coach, a tenure that lasted 5 days. In 1935, the first Heisman trophy was awarded. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce,...
In 1940, the Chicago Bears delivered a message to Washington in biggest beatdown in NFL history. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce, and pay for the hosting. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell your friends about it! Visit the show’s...
In 1980, one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history happened, setting the stage for what would come soon after for that franchise. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce, and pay for the hosting. So if you like the podcast, subscribe, rate and review and tell...
In 1992, one of the all-time great NFL receivers set a mark that still stands today. And in 1961, the Heisman trophy was awarded to a black athlete for the first time. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce, and pay for the hosting. So if you...
On this day in 1947, Joe Louis retained his heavyweight title to the disbelief of everybody, including Louis himself. In 1995, Dan Marino threw for 300 yards in a game for the 52nd time in his career, And in 2000, moved into second place on the all-time NBA scoring list. ‘This Day in Sports History’...
In 1960, Johnny Unitas set an NFL mark that would stand for 52 years. Also, in 1961 Floyd Patterson retained his heavyweight title but came under fire for doing so. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, produce, and pay for the hosting. So if you like the...