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In 1987, two days after the NCAA dropped the so-called ‘Death Penalty’ on SMU’s football program, the landscape looked bleak. In 1960, the USA hockey team beat the Soviets in the Olympics and went on to win the gold medal just like in 1980. And in 1987, the movie ‘Hoosiers’ was released in theaters. ‘This...
In 1946, the Yankees released Babe Ruth and he quickly signed with the Boston Braves on the same day. His stint there was short and didn’t go well. In 1989, the Dallas Cowboys fired Head Coach Tom Landry. And in 1967, Mario Andretti won the Daytona 500 in his first and only appearance, becoming the...
In 1964, Muhammad Ali became the champ after beating Sonny Liston. In 1987, the ‘Death Penalty’ was handed down to SMU’s football program. And in 1977, the movie ‘Slap Shot’ was released in theaters. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you...
In 1985 – A USFL classic featuring future Hall of Famers Steve Young and Jim Kelly. In 1978 – Golden State Warrior Clifford Ray saved a dolphin’s life. And in 1961, Lee Petty and Johnny Beauchamp had a horrifying crash at Daytona. Here’s the video clip I mentioned in the episode of the Petty and...
In 1985, Bobby Knight and his infamous chair throwing incident was influenced a great deal by the weather in Bloomington that day. In 1958, Formula One driver Juan Manuel Fangio was kidnapped by one of Fidel Castro’s men. And in 1980, speed skater Eric Heiden won his fifth gold medal of the Lake Placid Olympiad. ...
In 2020. David Ayres became the first emergency goalie to be credited with a win! In 1980, it was the Miracle on Ice. In 1959, the first Daytona 500 run on the 2.5 mile track. And in 1968, the NFL standardized the ‘Slingshot’ goalpost. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I...
In 1980, Hanni Wenzel won the first ever Gold medal for Liechtenstein. In 1970, Pete Maravich and Dan Issel dueled in college basketball. In 1954, Dick Button landed the first ever triple jump in figure skating. And in 1979, a girl’s basketball game to NOT remember. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person...
In 1955, golfer Mike Souchak set two records that would stand for more than 40 years. In 1929, the Boston Red Sox had to move Sunday games for what reason? And in 1952, Emmett Ashford became the first African American to be certified to be an umpire. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one...
In 1970, Denny McLain was suspended from baseball for his connections with gambling. In 1984, Phil and Steve Mahre won gold and silver in the men’s Olympic Slalom, becoming the first brothers to win medals in the same event. Happy 38th birthday to Brazil’s Marta! Born on this day in 1986. And in 2013, Oscar...
In 1979, the Daytona 500 was shown live start to finish for the first time. And wintry weather increased the number of people watching. And then there was the final lap! In 2001, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was killed on the final lap of the Daytona 500. What happened as a result of this tragedy has...