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In 1896, the first five on five collegiate basketball game was played. In 1950, Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller asked for a pay cut. And in 1958, Willie O’Ree became the first black player in the NHL. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show....
In 1951, the first arrests were made in a points-shaving scandal that would spiderweb to many more, nearly destroying the game. In 1971, a made field goal wins it for the Colts. And in 1999, a missed field goal sends the Vikings packing. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research,...
In 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets traveled 4000 miles to play a hockey series. It didn’t go well. In 1972, Dallas beat Miami in Super Bowl VI. And in 1970, Curt Flood officially filed his civil lawsuit against Major League Baseball ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice,...
In 1990, the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls on an ‘impossible’ shot. It resulted in a rules change. In 1997, Dennis Rodman kicked a cameraman. In 1967, Green Bay beat Kansas City in Super Bowl I And in 1878, Harvard’s Fred Thayer applied for a patent for the first baseball catcher’s mask. ‘This...
In 1995, Roberto Duran and Vinny Pazienza fought for the second time. In 1932, Eddie Arcaro won his first horse race. And in 1954, Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe. ‘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...
In 1968, Minnesota North Stars forward Bill Masterton was injured on the ice. In 1974, Miami beat Minnesota to win their second consecutive Super Bowl In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time. In 2009, controversy led to the firing of a coach after a lopsided basketball score. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is...
In 1992, Troy and DeVry combined to score the most points in a college basketball game. In 1969, the NY Jets beat the Baltimore Colts to win Super Bowl III In 2013, the Mile High Miracle. And in 1995, the OJ Simpson murder trial got underway. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person...
In 1987, Denver’s John Elway engineered a 98-yard game-tying drive. In 1983, a Wayne Gretzky record was broken. And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover was offered a job in sports. ‘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,...
In 1982, Dwight Clark made ‘The Catch’ to send the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl. Also in 1982, across the country, the Cincinnati Bengals were playing in the Freezer Bowl. And in 1989, Wayne Gretzky became the all-time leading points scorer in NHL history. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person...
In 1963, Art Modell fired coach Paul Brown. In 1972, the LA Lakers winning streak is snapped. And in 2005, Randy Moss had a memorable touchdown celebration. ‘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...