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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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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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16:44

'Duel in the Sun,' Zidane Headbutts Mattarazzi, and...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/09

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1977, Tom Watson outdueled Jack Nicklaus at Turnberry to win his second Open Championship. In 1949, Bobby Locke won his first of three Open Championships. Locke is the man who is credited with originating the phrase, 'Drive for Show, Putt for Dough.'In 2006, Italy beat France in a PK shootout to win the World Cup. What most remember though is the Zinedine Zidane

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17:19

Becker Edberg Trilogy Final, Germany beat Brazil 7-1,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/08

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1990, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg played their third and final Wimbledon final against each other.In 2014, Germany beat Brazil 7-1 in the World Cup Semifinals. In 1980, the first large scale video board appeared in a stadium. In 1889, John L. Sullivan fought Jake Kilrain in the last recognized Bare Knuckle World Championship. In 2010, LeBron James announced

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17:52

Bison Délé disappeared and was never seen again,...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/07

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2002, former NBA player Bison Délé went missing in French Polynesia. He was never seen again. In 1985, Boris Becker became the youngest man to win the Wimbledon singles title. In 1924, the events that inspired ‘Chariots of Fire' happened in Paris. In 1912, Jim Thorpe won four of the five events in the Olympic Pentathlon and took the Gold Medal.In 2009, the

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15:43

“Billy Jurges, Star Cub Shortstop, Shot by Jilted...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/06

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1932, Chicago Cub shortstop Billy Jurges was shot by burlesque dancer Violet Popovich. 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

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17:42

Federer passes Sampras in a Marathon match, Dream...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/05

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2009, Andy Roddick and Roger Federer played a 5 set marathon. Federer's win gave him 15 Grand Slam championships, surpassing Pete Sampras.In 1992, the US Men's Olympic Basketball team, a.k.a. The Dream Team officially qualified for the Olympics by winning the Tournament of the Americas.In 1982, Paolo Rossi scored 3 goals in a win over Brazil in a World Cup match

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19:43

The Rube vs. Cy Young in a 4th of July Classic, Rick...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/04

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.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 events that made a lasting impact.Mentioned in this episode:NBA 75 and Golf Round I'll Never

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12:24

Graf wins, Novotna weeps, Babe crushes the field at...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/03

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1993, Steffi Graf won five straight games to win the Wimbledon Women's Final. Jana Novotna's close call caused tears to flow after the match. In 1954, Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the women's US Open Golf Championship a year after a cancer diagnosis and surgery. In 1966, Braves' pitcher Tony Cloninger hit two grand slams in a 17-3 win. It's the only time that a

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13:44

Accident, suicide, or murder?, French War Hero vs....

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/02

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1903, Washington Senator Ed Delahanty died after falling, jumping, or being pushed off a bridge over the Niagara River.In 1921, boxer Jack Dempsey beat Frenchman Georges Carpentier in a specially built arena. In 1977, Bjorn Borg beat Jimmy Connors to win Wimbledon for the second time. In 1932, American Ellsworth Vines beat Englishman Henry “Bunny” Austin in

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12:00

The Mets, Bobby Bonilla, and Bernie Madoff, Rube...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/07/01

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 2011, the New York Mets started paying Bobby Bonilla $1.2 million as part of a deferred payment play. The Mets had invested money with Bernie Madoff and were set to pay Bonilla's deferred payment with an annuity. The 2008 financial crisis and Madoff's Ponzi scheme ended that.In 1920, Walter Johnson came within one out of a perfect game but an error ruined it. In

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17:42

Penny Hardaway for Chris Webber Trade, Longest Pro...

This Day in Sports History ·

2025/06/30

This Day In Sports History is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARYIn 1993, the Orlando Magic traded Chris Webber to Golden State for Penny Hardaway and three draft picks. In 1998, the New Jersey Nets were sold. In 1984, the Los Angeles Express and Michigan Panthers of the USFL played the longest professional football game in history. In 1905, Nap Lajoie developed an infection from an injury that resulted from dye from his sock

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