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This Day in Sports History

Thrive Sweet Productions

Relive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to the tragedies, the first to do it to the last time it happened, the unbelievable to the strange, This Day in Sports History is a 365-day journey remembering those significant events that made a lasting impact.

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09:04

Secret Deals, Espionage, and the ABA, Bjorn Borg...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/23

In 1971, ABA commissioner Jack Dolph left his briefcase open courtside during the ABA All Star game exposing pro contracts for two college basketball players who still had eligibility. The contracts were noticed and led to an NCAA investigation. When the investigation ended, Villanova had its entire season vacated while Western Kentucky had its postseason erased.In 1983, Swedish tennis star Bjorn Borg retired surprisingly after a 16-month absence.In 1944, the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York

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13:37

"Down Goes Frazier!', Super Bowl XXIII nearly...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/22

In 1973, the Sunshine Showdown in Jamaica between Joe Frazier and Joe Foreman. After Foreman put Frazier on the mat, Howard Cosell screamed, 'Down Goes Frazier!'In 1989, Super Bowl XXIII in Miami between San Francisco and Cincinnati. But there was more going on in Miami that week that nearly caused the game to be relocated.In 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 in the second best night for an NBA player.

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17:21

Seattle U beat the Globetrotters, an Unfortunate Drop...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/21

In 1952, Seattle University shocked the Harlem Globetrotters 84-81. In 1979, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII. The game is known for Jackie Smith's dropped TD pass. In 1990, John McEnroe became the first player ever disqualified from the Australian Open for misconduct. In 1984, Bobby Knight unloaded on Michigan head coach Bill Frieder for breaking an 'unwritten rule.'

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13:51

Ali vs. Marciano?, Elvin Hayes outduelled Kareem in...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/20

In 1970, Muhammad Ali vs. Rocky Marciano in the 'Super Fight.' This was a movie version of a computer generated outcome between the two heavyweights.In 1968, UCLA played Houston in the Astrodome in college basketball's 'Game of the Century.' Elvin Hayes outdueled Lew Alcindor to snap the Bruins 47-game winning streak.In 1996, Fox Sports debuted the FoxTrax Hockey Puck Tracker.And in 1980, the Mean Joe Greene Coke commercial became a beloved favorite when it was shown during Super Bowl XIV.

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11:32

Steelers vs. Cowboys in Super Bowl X, Willie O'Ree...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/18

In 1971, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17 to Super Bowl X. This was also the first Super Bowl that featured a halftime show.In 1958, Willie O'Ree became the first black player to play in the NHL when he played for the Boston Bruins.In 1896, the University of Chicago played the University of Iowa in the first collegiate basketball game that featured 5 man teams.In 1950, Cleveland Indian pitcher Bob Feller asked for a $20,000 pay cut. He didn't think he deserved the money.In 1985,

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12:54

Error-filled Clown Shows and a College Basketball...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/17

In 1971, Jim O'Brien kicked the game winner in an error-filled Super Bowl V.In 1999, Minnesota's Gary Anderson picked a bad time to miss his first field goal in two years.In 1988, Cleveland's Earnest Byner fumbled inside the five to give Denver the ball and the Browns missed out on a Super Bowl.In 1951, a points shaving scandal rocked college basketball.

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12:09

Zinger's Big Win, Lietzke's Huge Bomb, and a Hockey...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/16

In 2000, Paul Azinger won the Sony Invitational. It was his first win in 7 years and it came three months after his good friend Payne Stewart died in a plane accident.In 1977, the smooth-swinging Bruce Lietzke won the Tucson Open for his first tour win.In 1905, the Dawson City Nuggets traveled 4000 miles to challenge Ottawa for the Stanley Cup. They failed miserably.In 1972, Dallas beat Miami 24-6 in Super Bowl 6.In 1970, Curt Flood officially filed his civil lawsuit against Major League Baseball

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10:41

First Super Bowl, Dennis Rodman in trouble again, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/15

In 1967, the first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles.In 1997, Chicago Bull Dennis Rodman kicked a courtside camera guy.In 1990, the origin of the 'Trent Tucker' Rule.In 1878, Harvard's Fred Thayer patented his new invention; the catcher's mask.

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12:57

Dolphin Perfection, Joltin' Joe DiMaggio married...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/14

In 1973, the Miami Dolphins beat Washington 14-7. It would have been 17-0 if not for Garo Yepremian's unfortunate error.In 1995, Roberto Duran fought Vinny Pazienza for the second time.In 1954, former New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe.In 1976, NASL's Chicago Sting drafter Playboy Playmate Marilyn Lange.

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06:13

Bo Jackson's NFL Career Ended, Michael Jordan Retired...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/13

In 1991, Bo Jackson injured his hip and ended his football career.In 1999, Michael Jordan retired for the second time.In 1968, Minnesota North Star Bill Masterton was knocked out on the ice and never regained consciousness. He died on the 15th.In 1974, the Miami Dolphins beat Minnesota to win their second consecutive Super Bowl.In 2009, the Dallas Covenant girls basketball team from Dallas beat the Dallas Academy Girls 100-0. It led to the firing of Covenant's coach who was unapologetic about the

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12:00

Greatest Golf Match You've Never Heard About, 'The...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/11

In 1956, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Ken Venturi, and Harvie Ward played a memorable match that nearly nobody saw.In 1987, John Elway engineered the 'Drive' on the road at Cleveland to advance to the Super Bowl.In 1983, Edmonton’s Pat Hughes scored two short-handed goals in a span of 25 seconds, breaking a record set by Wayne Gretzky.And in 1953, J. Edgar Hoover turned down a $100,000 offer to take over as chairman of the board of the International Boxing Club.

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14:42

LSU Football Coach Bo Rein Tragic Death, X-Clown...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/10

In 1980, newly hired LSU football coach Bo Rein died in a plane accident. In 1982, San Francisco's Joe Montana found Dwight Clark in the back of the endzone for the winning touchdown to beat the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Championship. In 1982, Cincinnati beat the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship game. The temperature at game time was minus 9 but with a sustained wind of 27 miles per hour, it made it feel like -59. It became known as the Freezer Bowl. In 2004, Carolina Panthers QB Jake

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16:07

Stall Ball, Bullet Proof Vests and the Canterbury...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/09

In 1971, Maryland beat #2 South Carolina in a slow down game. In 1972, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers to end their 33-game winning streak. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar outdueled Wilt Chamberlain.In 1963, Cleveland Browns head coach Paul Brown was fired by owner Art Modell. Brown was a true innovator in the game and went on to start up and coach the Cincinnati Bengals.In 2005, Minnesota's Randy Moss caught a touchdown pass and then fake mooned the fans at Lambeau field.

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14:04

Beast Quake 1.0, the Music City Miracle, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/08

In 2011, Seattle's Marshawn Lynch broke 8 tackles on his way to a touchdown. The roar from the crowd registered as a tremor on local seismic devices.In 2000, the Tennessee Titans used the 'Home Run Throw Back' to pull off the Music City Miracle agains the Buffalo Bills.In 2012, Tim Tebow hit Demaryius Thomas for the game winner against Pittsburgh on the first play of OT.In 1955, Georgia Tech shocked the Kentucky Wildcats and snapped their 129 home winning streak.In 1972, the NCAA ruled that freshmen

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15:21

Nevada erases 14 point deficit with a minute left,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/07

In 2017, the Nevada Wolfpack trailed by 19 with 4 1/2 to play, were down 14 with 1:04 left to tie it up and send it to OT and then win it 105-104.In 2007, second ranked LSU beat #1 Ohio State 38-24 to win the National Championship. It was first time that a team with two losses won a title since 1960. In 1980, the Philadelphia Flyers lost. It was their first loss since Oct. 13th. Between, the Flyers went 35 games without losing (25 wins, 10 ties). In 1927, the Harlem Globetrotters played their first

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13:50

Ben Hogan's Return to the Golf Course, Florida...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/06

In 1950, Ben Hogan played his first competitive round after his near fatal car crash 11-months prior.In 1961, Arnold Palmer carded a 12 on a par 4.In 2014, Florida State erased an 18-point deficit to beat Auburn and win the BCS Championship.In 2018, Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariotta caught his own pass and scored a touchdown to help beat the Kansas City Chiefs.In 1991, Nancy Kerrigan was assaulted by Shane Stant as she completed a practice session in Detroit ahead of the US Championships.In 1951,

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14:35

Controversial end to Giants/49ers Playoff game, was...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/05

In 2003, the San Francisco 49ers came from 24 points down to beat the New York Giants in Wildcard Playoff game. There was a controversial end that led NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue to say it was the worst reffing blunder in his 13 year career. In 1971, boxer Sonny Liston was found dead in his Las Vegas home. Was he murdered for not taking a dive?In 1988, Pete Maravich died playing a pickup game in Pasadena, Calif. He was 40.And in 1991, US International’s Kevin Bradshaw bested Maravich's

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14:17

'We want the ball, we're going to win,' Red Right 88...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/04

In 2004, Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck made a bold statement but didn't deliver. In 1981, the Cleveland Browns Brian Sipe threw an interception to end their season on a play called 'Red Right 88.' The reason they ran it was due to their kicker struggling to kick the ball straight. In 1976, 48-year old George Blanda played his final game, wrapping up a 27 year career that spanned four decades. ---Also on this day in 2006 (but not mentioned in this episode), #1 Texas beat #2 USC to win the Rose Bowl and

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14:50

George Steinbrenner bought the Yankees, George Wolff...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/03

In 1973, George Steinbrenner and 11 others bought the New York Yankees from CBS. In 1946, jockey George Wolff fell off his mount in a horse race and died the following day. In 1983, Dallas Cowboy Tony Dorsett scored the longest rushing touchdown in NFL history. In 1987, the Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets in the 'Marathon by the Lake.'In 1993, (though not mentioned during this edition of This DiSH) the Buffalo Bills pulled off the largest comeback in NFL playoff history, erasing a 32 point

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16:01

The ‘Millenium Game’, the 'Epic in Miami', and Ted...

This Day in Sports History ·

2026/01/02

In 2000, the Oakland Raiders denied the Kansas City Chiefs a playoff spot with impressive win at Arrowhead. Raiders coach Jon Gruden said it was a game he'd gladly watch on an endless loop. In 1982, the San Diego Chargers beat the Miami Dolphins in OT in the 'Epic in Miami.'In 1994, Houston Oilers DC Buddy Ryan punched Houston Oilers OC on the sideline during a game. In 1984, Nebraska Cornhuskers legend Tom Osborne opted to go for a 2 point conversion and the win as opposed to the one point PAT. The

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