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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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11:54

Montreal's Dennis Martinez and Texas' Kenny Rogers...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/28

In 1991, Montreal Expos pitcher Dennis Martinez pitched the 13th perfect game in MLB history. Catcher Ron Hassey was behind the plate, becoming the only pitcher to catch two perfect games. In 1994, Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers was perfect against the California Angels. In 1993, New York Mets pitcher Anthony Young broke his string of 27 consecutive losses. In 1989, St. Louis Cardinal Vince Coleman was caught stealing, snapping his streak of 50 consecutive stolen bases. In 2006, golfer Corey

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14:21

Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis died, Detroit Lion Barry...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/27

In 1993, Boston Celtic Reggie Lewis collapsed and died during a pickup game. He'd collapsed during a playoff game in April. In 1999, Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders surprisingly retired from the NFL. In 1988, New York Yankees pitcher Tommy John committed three errors on the same play.In 1987, it was the end of a legendary streak when the Billings (Montana) Mustangs beat the Salt Lake City Trappers in a Pioneer League game. In 2006, cyclist Floyd Landis learned that his sample taken after

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13:50

Mike Tyson KO'd Marvis Frazier in 30 seconds, Tragedy...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/26

In 1986, Mike Tyson knocked out Marvis Frazier in 30 seconds. It was his quickest knockout in his career. In 1998, three spectators attending the US 500 at Michigan International Speedway after Adrian Fernandez's wreck on lap 175.In 2009, another Tour de France ended. Lance Armstrong made his comeback. If he had chosen to stay retired, would his 7 Tour wins still be intact.?In 1984, MLB commissioner Bowie Kuhn suspended pitcher Vida Blue for the remainder of the season, prohibiting any team from

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16:28

Battle of Shepherd's Bush, an FBI agent chased by a...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/25

In 1908, icy relations between the US and Britain led to a controversial ruling in the men's 400 m and the most unusual finish to an Olympic race.Also in 1908, it was the first black American to ever win an Olympic medal.In 1952, an FBI agent was chased by a Russian in the 3000m Steeplechase.In 1999, Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France. This win has since been vacated but the influence of what he did on this day still has a positive effect on many around the world.In 1956, Roberto Clemente hit an

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15:22

The George Brett 'Pine Tar Bat' Incident, an Italian...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/24

In 1983, it was the 'Pine Tar' incident when Kansas City's George Brett was called out after a Billy Martin protest for too much pine tar on his bat. In 1908, the London Marathon was the first marathon run at a distance of 26.2 miles. Before it had been 25 miles. If the finish line had been where it typically was, there would have been a different winner. In 1952, Emil and Dana Zatopek became the first married couple to win gold medals in the same Olympics.In 1966, golfer Tony Lema and his wife

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13:11

Big John Daly won the British Open, Tiger became the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/23

In 1995, John Daly won a four-hole playoff against Constantino Rocca to win the Open Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews.In 2000, Tiger Woods won his first British Open, becoming the youngest to win all four majors in a career. In 2006, Tiger won his third Open Championship. It was his first win after his father, Earl, had passed away. In 1989, Greg LeMond eclipsed a 50 second deficit to win his second Tour de France.In 1996, Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug stuck the landing on her final vault

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15:02

Jordan's 'Greatest Game I Ever Played in,' 15 clubs,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/22

In 1992, the Dream Team played an intrasquad scrimmage that had the intensity of an NBA Finals Game 7.In 2001, David Duval won his first and only major championship thanks to an error by Ian Woosnam's caddy. In 1963, Sonny Liston beat Floyd Patterson for the second time. In 1990, Greg LeMond won his third Tour de France.In 1984, American Marianne Martin won the first Women's Tour de France.THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments in sports every day of the year. From the triumphs to

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17:51

Did Bo Jackson Get Thrown Out of a Game on...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/21

Bo Jackson claims this is the day that he got thrown out of a game on purpose so he could go see his newborn and his wife at the hospital. The thing is ... if it happened, it most certainly didn't happen on this day and may not have ever happened. In 2024, San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin got tossed before the first pitch. How common is it for a manager to get tossed before the game even starts? In 1959, the Boston Red Sox became the final team in Major League Baseball to integrate their

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15:12

Maureen Connolly's career ended in a blink, Hank...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/20

In 1954, tennis phenom Maureen Connolly was injured so badly in a horse riding accident, it ended her career. In 1984, runner and author Jim Fixx died while out on a run at the age of 52. In 1976, Hank Aaron hit his final home run. The groundskeeper who recovered the ball was fired the next day. In 1969, Neil Armstrong took man's first steps on the moon. An hour later Gaylord Perry hit his first career home run, proving Alvin Dark's prediction from seven years before correct. In 1858, admission to a

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15:41

The Original Tour de France came to an end, Tom...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/19

In 1903, the original Tour de France rolled to a close. It was a brutal 6-stage, 1500 mile race. In 2009, Tom Watson nearly won his sixth British Open. Instead a bogey on the final hole dropped the 59-year old into a tie and a playoff. He lost by several shots. Watson was the oldest to lead a major after three rounds and would have likely set a record that would have never bee broken if he had won. In 1990, Pete Rose was sentenced to jail for tax evasion. In 1946, an unknown player kept slinging

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17:24

Jean Van de Velde's 18th hole collapse, Fabio...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/18

In 1999, Frenchman Jean Van de Velde needed only a double bogey six on the final hole to win the Open Championship, instead he made a tragic 7 to finish in a tie for first and lost in a playoff. In 1995, Fabio Casartelli died during stage 15 of the Tour de France after crashing into a roadside barrier. In 1912, a pair of tennis players who'd survived the sinking of the Titanic met on the tennis court. In 1987, Don Mattingly hit a home run in the eighth consecutive game. THIS DAY IN SPORTS

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15:58

An Oddity in Boston, Bo Jackson vs. Deion Sanders on...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/17

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1990, the Minnesota Twins turned two triple plays in the same game. It's the only time that's happened in MLB history. In 1990, Bo Jackson hit 3 bombs and Deion Sanders hit an 'inside the park' homer in an exciting affair between two-sport stars. In 1978, George 'Doc' Medich went into the stands to do CPR on a man having a heart attack and saved his life. In

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17:59

Hubris Humbled in 'Maracanazo', Steve Lyons 'Moon...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/16

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1950, Uruguay beat Brazil 2-1 to win the World Cup. It was a tremendous upset and it was an incredible disappointment in Brazil. In 1990, Steve Lyons slid safely into first base and while dusting himself off, dropped his pants. In 1983, Hale Irwin whiffed a really short putt not only costing him a stroke but also a shot at winning a major tournament. In 1971,

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18:34

Neon Deion vs. Carlton Fisk, Albert Belle's Corked...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/15

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1990, benches cleared between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox after Carlton Fisk and Deion Sanders exchanged unpleasantries. In 1994, Albert Belle's bat was suspected of being corked and was confiscated. That's when a 'Mission: Impossible' style plan was hatched to get it back. In 2005, Jack Nicklaus played his final competitive round of golf at St

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15:46

Jaroslav Drobny defected, Pete Rose bulldozed Ray...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/14

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1949, multi-sport athlete Jaroslav Drobny defected during a tennis tournament in Switzerland.In 1970, Pete Rose scored the winning run in the MLB All Star game after bowling over Ray Fosse at the plate.In 1972, a pair of brothers worked behind the plate during a MLB game, one as the catcher, the other as the umpire.In 2019, Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in

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18:18

Reggie Jackson's All-Star Bomb, Vic Ghezzi wins the...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/13

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1971, Reggie Jackson hit a 539 foot home run off Dock Ellis in the All-Star game.In 1941, a rules infraction should have given Vic Ghezzi the PGA Championship. Instead, Ghezzi said, 'I don't want to win that way.'In 1972, Carroll Rosenbloom traded his Baltimore Colts to Robert Irsay for the Baltimore Colts.In 1993, Davey Allison died after a helicopter crash the

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15:23

Vic Ghezzi wins the PGA Championship ... twice, LA...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/13

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1941, a rules infraction should have given Vic Ghezzi the PGA Championship. Instead, Ghezzi said, 'I don't want to win that way.'In 1972, Carroll Rosenbloom traded his Baltimore Colts to Robert Irsay for the Baltimore Colts. In 1993, Davey Allison died after a helicopter crash the day before. In 1934, Babe Ruth hit his 700th home run and the New York Times

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13:02

Disco Demolition Night Goes South - This DiSH for...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/12

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1979, Disco Demolition Night at Chicago's Comiskey Park turned ugly quickly. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive 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

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12:16

Bobby Knight arrested in Puerto Rico, Doug Sanders...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/11

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1979, Bobby Knight was arrested after punching a police officer in San Juan, Puerto Rico.In 1970, Doug Sanders missed a 30-inch putt on the 18th hole to fall into a playoff with Jack Nicklaus, one he would go on to lose. In 1973, 71-year old Gene Sarazen aced a par 3 hole at the Open Championship. In 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut with the Boston Red

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16:22

Hogan's Magical 1953 season continued, Nicklaus'...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/10

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1953, Ben Hogan won The Open Championship in his only appearance. In 2010, Jack Nicklaus christened his new course with a 102 foot bomb. In 1999, Brandi Chastain scored the game winning PK and then celebrated in a memorable way.In 2011, Abby Wambach netted one of the most amazing goals in World Cup history. THIS DAY IN SPORTS BACKGROUNDRelive the greatest moments

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