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In 1924, Johnny Weismuller, who would go on to play Tarzan in 12 movies in the 30s and 40s broke the 100 meter swimming record. In 1974, tragedy in Egypt prior to a soccer match. And in 2001, Baron Davis sank the longest shot in NBA history. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one...
In 1984, Bill Johnson became the first American to win gold in the Olympic Downhill. In 1953, Boston’s Ted Williams crash landed his fighter jet in Korea. He escaped unharmed and returned to baseball several months later. And in 2005, the NHL cancelled the entire season after an agreement could not be reached. ‘This Day...
In 1998, after 19 previous attempts, Dale Earnhardt, Sr. finally won NASCAR’s biggest race. In 2004, his son, Dale, Jr. won his first Daytona 500 in only his fifth try. In 1994, down 31 points with 15:30 to play, Kentucky stormed back to beat LSU 99-95. And in 2004, Arizona State’s baseball team lost 6-0...
In 1988, Eddie the Eagle became a hero to underdogs everywhere, competing in the Olympics as a ski jumper. Also in 1988, Richard Petty survived a horrifying crash at the Daytona 500. And in 1990, Michael Jordan wore #12 in a game because his usual #23 had been stolen. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is...
In 1977, Eric Heiden’s coming out party at the World All-Around Championships In 1954, Furman’s Frank Selvy scored 100 points in a game. In 1990, Larry Bird came up a little short. And in 1968, the East Germans were disqualified, but should they have been? ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation....
On this day in 1908, a transcontinental car race took the starting gun. And in 1909, a marathoner runs the fastest marathon at the time, in wing tips! ‘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...
In 1990, James “Buster’ Douglas beat Mike Tyson, shocking the world. In 1982, Ozzie Smith finally became a St. Louis Cardinal. And in 1988, Dave ‘Tiger’ Williams was released by the Hartford Whalers. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if you like...
In 1962, Jim Beatty did something no previous human had ever done inside. In 1996, IBM’s Deep Blue beat chess champion Gary Kasparov And in 2012, Jeremy Lin dropped 38 on Kobe and the LA Lakers. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So...
In 2006, a sports broadcaster was traded from one network to another for the rights to a long lost cartoon rabbit. In 1920, Major League Baseball outlawed the Spit Ball … kind of … And in 2003, Michael Jordan played in his final NBA All-Star game. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person...
In 1996, the city of Cleveland reached an agreement with the NFL and Art Modell, keeping the name ‘Browns’, the team colors and the history of the organization in Cleveland. In 1986, Spud Webb defied his height to win the NBA Slam Dunk competition. And in 1998, Women’s Hockey debuted in the Winter Olympics. ‘This...