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In 1982, Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant coached his final game. In 2007, the New England Patriots finished the regular season 16-0. In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks set the NBA record for 3-pointers made by one team. And in 2013, 7-time Formula 1 Champ Michael Schumacher was severely injured in a skiing accident. ‘This Day in Sports...
In 1975, ‘Hail Mary’ became part of our sports language. Also, in 1958, ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’ In 2008, the Detroit Lions did something they wished they hadn’t And in 2021, John Madden passed away. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So...
In 1998 – Emmit Smith scored career TD number 124 to pass Marcus Allen on the All-Time rushing TDs list. In 1974 – Archie Griffin won the first of his two Heisman Trophies In 1991 – Tim Hardaway set a record that he wishes he hadn’t And in 2012 – the New York Knicks signed...
In 1977, the Mud Bowl between the Minnesota Vikings and LA Rams. In 1919, the Boston Red Sox traded Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees. And in 2004, Peyton Manning threw his 49th TD pass of the season, setting the record for most TD passes in a season. That record is now 55, also...
Merry Christmas! In 1862, a monumental baseball game was played on Hilton Head Island, SC In 1971, the longest NFL football game was played. And in 1956, Gordie scored the most points in a game in his 26-year career. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce...
In 1969, a letter that led to a revolution in sports. In 1967, Joe Namath raised the bar for quarterbacks. And in 1960, the Boston Celtics grabbed a record number of rebounds in a win. ‘This Day in Sports History’ is a one person operation. I research, write, voice, and produce each show. So if...
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....